Penn Nursing Innovation Project Coordinator

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Posted Job Title

Penn Nursing Innovation Project Coordinator

Job Profile Title

Coordinator B-01

Job Description Summary

This is a part-time position (between 17.5 and 34 hours per week), contingent on grant/gift funding, typically 20-30 hours/week. The Innovation Project Coordinator will work with the Penn Nursing Innovation Team and manage multiple innovation and entrepreneurship programs. This position will work on projects related to human-centered design, design thinking and equity-centered design. This position will also coordinate entrepreneurial programs including the Penn Nursing Innovation Accelerator and the Amplify Nursing podcast. The Innovation Project Coordinator will assist with the development, planning and implementing of innovation programs, as well as website maintenance, outreach and social media engagement.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the planning and implementation of Penn Nursing Innovation projects

• Manage the Penn Nursing Innovation Accelerator program

• Develop and assist with the Amplify Nursing podcast

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and 2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 3-5 years of experience preferred.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Nursing

Pay Range

$26.44 - $32.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or loc