University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Program Manager, Early Childhood Education and Family Studies Concentration, Penn GSE at Graduate School of Education Full Time

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 TitleProgram Manager, Early Childhood Education and Family Studies Concentration, Penn GSEJob Profile TitleCoordinator BJob Description SummaryThe Penn Graduate School of Education is committed to cultivating a workplace that values equity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We seek talented individuals who will help lead our efforts to create a more inclusive workplace in a community with a substantive institutional commitment to equity and justice. Diversity is prized at Penn as a central component of our mission and helps create an educational and working environment that best supports the University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship.

The soon-to-be launched concentration in Early Childhood Education and Family Studies (ECEFS) is housed within the Interdisciplinary Studies and Human Development (ISHD) program in the Human Development and Quantitative Methods division. This position will be co-directed by Professors Vivian Gadsden and Sharon Wolf.

The Concentration prepares students for work in roles across early childhood: early childhood teachers, program leaders and directors, policy analysts, curriculum developers, and researchers. Students will be able to select from a range of courses focused on topics representing the expanse of issues in learning, teaching, schooling, policy, and well-being (e.g., language, literacy, social-emotional learning, disability), educational and social policy on early childhood, and practitioner professional support. Embedded in every dimension of the Concentration are fundamental questions of equity and justice. Students in the program will examine these and other issues within U.S. and global perspective, particularly as they reflect historical and contemporary analyses around racial and economic disparities and issues of culture, disability, and access. In addition, students will engage with on-the-ground problems and solution-generation through a seminar, research-based activities in the field, and social networks at local, national, and global levels.Job Description

As the concentration prepares to launch in August 2024, we are seeking a part-time Program Manager (20 hours per week) who will organize activities for the Concentration and provide support to the ECEFS faculty and students. The position includes being involved in the coordination of all parts of the program: e.g., support to the Faculty Directors and other faculty; student support, including student advising and internship placements; the annual scholarship selection process; and helping to facilitate collaborations with partners in GSE and Penn, in the city, and in the field.

Job Responsibilities

• Advises students regarding concentration progress and program requirements, including outreach, communications, trouble shooting, and resources; Coordinates internship placements by collaborating with partners at GSE, Penn, and within Philadelphia and the field.

• Develops and implements co-curricular and professional development events specifically oriented for a diverse cohort; Support the day-to-day operations of the concentration.

• Support Faculty Directors and other full-time and part-time faculty by providing a range of technical and instructional services.

• Organize and facilitate the annual scholarship selection process.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in program or project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• A Master’s degree and a background in early childhood development are preferred.

*Applicants must submit a cover letter.*

Penn GSE actively seeks and welcomes people of color, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, and people at intersections of these identities, to apply.

Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolGraduate School of EducationPay Range$43,919.00 – $30,000.00 Annual RateSalary 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

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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