Research Administrative Coordinator

Requirements

• Position is contingent upon continued funding.
• Job Location - City, State
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Department / School
• Perelman School of Medicine
• Pay Range
• 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 charac

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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 Research Administrative Coordinator Job Profile Title Research Administrative Coordinator Job Description Summary Coordinates research administrative activities in support of investigators and project leaders. Prepares documentation, assists with data entry, tracking, and reporting, and supports compliance requirements. Participates in research meetings, maintains accurate records, and contributes to the preparation and dissemination of reports, manuscripts, and other research outputs. Job Description The Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy is seeking a highly-motivated Research Administrative Coordinator with strong research and administrative skills to provide administrative & research support to a preeminent professor in the Perelman School of Medicine for his research, teaching, and speaking responsibilities. Job duties include research of relevant topics utilizing library and electronic methods, interviews, and on-site visits. In addition, this position will proofread and edit speeches and course related materials. This position will also provide background research for media appearances on television, radio, and other media. In close collaboration with the Professor, these duties include the ability to compile and analyze data, organize and synthesize existing academic research material, update and/or rewrite existing material, respond to copyright queries from writers and other publishers, obtain rights to use materials from other publications, and respond to multiple phone and email queries. This position also plays a critical role as the primary liaison for students, faculty and external speakers as well as contribute to course content for existing and on-line courses. The successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a team, take direction and critical feedback, and must be able to multi-task in order to meet tight deadlines. We are profoundly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are seeking candidates who foster and support this commitment.

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