Program Coordinator, Center for Integrative Global Oral Health

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Posted Job Title

Program Coordinator, Center for Integrative Global Oral Health

Job Profile Title

Coordinator, Program

Job Description Summary

The Program Coordinator at Penn Dental Medicine's Center for Integrative Global Oral Health (CIGOH) will provide administrative support to faculty, staff, and program initiatives. This position reports to the Executive Director of CIGOH and is responsible for managing and coordinator all administrative tasks of CIGOH, including research projects, symposia, and conferences, and a Master degree program. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the faculty and external stakeholders with the highest level of professionalism, in an independent and culturally sensitive manner, and addressing daily activities. The Program Coordinator will adhere to standard operating procedures for seamless, high-quality delivery of the Center's initiatives.

Job Description

The Program Coordinator will coordinate the Centers' initiatives and provide support for research initiatives, special events, educational and professional activities at CIGOH.

Job Responsibilities

• Administrative Responsibilities: This position will perform daily operations of the Center by adhering to Center's workflows. Respond to emails and answer phone calls, monitor mailboxes, manage correspondence, and serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the position will assist in the process of the execution of hiring and visa processing (in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania International Student and Scholar Services [ISSS]) and lead the Center's outreach. Ensure efficient workflow and contribute to CIGOH initiatives.
• Scheduling and Organization: Organize and schedule appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements and reimbursements, as well as maintain calendars for the Center's workflow. Manages events including the scheduling, planning, and executing international and domestic conferences, sym