Perry World House Business and Event Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Provide operational support in the complex environment of Perry World House business, events, and logistics. Act as a point of contact for PWH program support, including event execution and visitor engagement. Support business functions, including building events, purchasing, reimbursements, travel, and expense management, with a high level of compliance and accountability. Should be comfortable communicating with high-level policymakers both domestically and internationally.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact to provide administrative planning and service for all PWH events and program participants' travel, accommodations, and payments.
• Lead event execution duties on campus and remotely, including greeting attendees, managing time, and monitoring attendee engagement.
• Travel planning and operational support for all PWH staff
• Working with external vendors for building setup and operational event needs
• Serve as a point of contact for the operations needs of PWH pillar programming

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 5 to 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficient in communication skills, both in person and in writing

Application Requirement

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.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Penn Global

Pay Range

$21.15 - $30.29 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.