Perry World House Programs Fellow
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Perry World House Programs Fellow
Job Profile Title
Research Coordinator
Job Description Summary
The PWH Programs Fellow position provides applicants with up to a two-year-long opportunity to support the intellectual and programmatic dimensions of Perry World House, Penn’s hub for international policy research and global engagement. Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Programs Fellow plays a critical role by providing research and programmatic support to PWH’s two primary research themes: 1) Global Shifts: Urbanization, Migration, and Climate Change and 2) the Future of the Global Order: Power, Technology, and Governance and its related subthemes and future program themes to be determined, including an emerging program related to human rights. In addition, the Programs Fellow will provide general administrative office and programmatic support to Perry World House to carry out its public programming, as needed.
Job Description
Applicants who have demonstrated a strong commitment to global affairs are invited to apply for a PWH Programs Fellow position. The position provides applicants with up to a two-year-long opportunity to conduct research, engage on global public policy issues, and support the intellectual and programmatic dimensions of Perry World House. The PWH Programs Fellow will be expected to play a critical role at Perry World House. This will include research and related support for PWH’s two primary research themes: 1) Global Shifts: Urbanization, Migration, and Climate Change, which focuses on trends in migration, urbanization, and what cities can do to mitigate the impacts of climate change and lead efforts for a more sustainable future and 2) the Future of the Global Order: Power, Technology, and Governance, which examines the implications of changing global power dynamics, impacts of new technologies, and contributions of governance institutions for the future of international cooperation. It also includes a sub-thematic focus on how emerging technologies are shaping global politics. In addition, the position will provide general administrative office and programmatic support to Perry World House to carry out its public programming, as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. This is a two-year term position.
Candidate should have a strong interest in global affairs as demonstrated through course of study and/or work experience, including as demonstrated through research, internships, and/or travel abroad experience. Candidate should be extremely well organized, entrepreneurial, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Candidate should have excellent research, writing, proofreading, and editing skills, as well as strong oral presentation, organizational, and overall communications skills. The candidate should work well with others and be self-motivated. Knowledge of Penn preferred. The candidate should also have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with expertise in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
Targeted Pay Range
$37,220- $55,000 annually. Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible – This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.
Department / School
Penn Global
Pay Range
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Perry-World-House/Perry-World-House-Programs-Fellow_JR00071738
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