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University of Pennsylvania Looking for Control Ctr Coordinator (Space Planning & Operations, Security) Full Time
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
Control Ctr Coordinator (Space Planning & Operations,
Security)
Job Profile Title
Administrative Coordinator
Job Description Summary
The primary
responsibility of this position is to ensure the safety and security of faculty, students, staff and visitors within the Perelman School of
Medicine and adjacent environs by coordinating all aspects of the School’s electronic security measures, including, computerized access
control and alarm systems and closed-circuit television (CCTV). This position serves as the primary liaison and point of contact for
vendors, University Police and Facilities Services. Furthermore, it is the sole source for providing electronic access, in varying levels,
to the School and to specific areas of the School to faculty, students, staff, visitors, vendors, and contractors. This position is
considered “essential.”
Job Description
High School Diploma and 3 to 5 years’ experience or an equivalent
combination of education and experience required. Associate’s Degree and 5 to 7 years’ experience preferred.
Good interpersonal
skills to interact effectively with a large and diverse constituency. Strong customer service orientation. High level of personal integrity,
honesty, trustworthiness, and confidentiality. Must be able to prioritize projects. Computer aptitude required with the use of computers and
other electronic security equipment being an integral part of this position. Ability to exercise professional judgment in making sound
decisions. Must be a self-motivated independent thinker that will be required to perform without constant supervision. Must be able to
rapidly adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are mandatory. Must be able to respond to
multiple incidents/ situations simultaneously. Must remain alert at all times. Must present self in a business-like, professional manner
befitting a representative of the Perelman School of Medicine. In emergent situations, must be able to work at night, weekends, and overtime
on short notice. Employees in this classification are considered “essential” employees, and as such are required to make it to work
regardless of weather conditions or other factors. Security staff may be required to work on holidays and at other times when the general
University population does not. Compensation for time thus worked will be in accordance with University policy.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS:
The Perelman School of Medicine is a multi-building research and teaching complex with emphasis on biomedical research.
As such, and to ensure successful fulfillment of its mission (research and education), the School Community requires a much higher level of
support service delivery than usually experienced in a typical academic environment. Problems that would be mere annoyances in some
facilities have the potential of destroying thousands of dollars and months or years of often-irreplaceable work.
The above statement
is included in this position description in an attempt to provide the reader with an understanding of:
1) The responsibilities of
this Office;
2) The importance to both the School and the University of the work performed; and
3) The stress and pressure
placed upon employees by the emergency situations to which they must repeatedly respond.
4) All employees of the PSOM Safety &
Security Department are considered to be “essential.”
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$20.45 – $21.64
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, 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.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennH
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