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Project Manager, Penn Institute for Urban Research (2 year Limited Term)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $62K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. The Project Manager will execute Penn IUR's gift and grant-funded activities to explore the evolving role of anchor institutions, focusing on urban issues and influencing urban landscapes.
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Responsibilities
Plan and execute two peer-to-peer exchanges and related public programming that highlight current challenges and opportunities facing Penn and its peer anchor institutions
Working with researchers and other contributors, produce a series of case studies on anchor institutions and the issues they face
Develop and execute a communications plan to disseminate the findings from the convenings and the case studies, framing the findings for individual constituent groups (practitioners, policymakers, and scholars working in the field; students; the interested public; etc.)
Assist with the management and delivery of related Penn IUR projects examining such issues as housing, transportation, and urban greening
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Excellent writing skills
Preferred
Master's or higher level degree preferred; in urban planning, economic development, or related fields. 3-5 years of related experience preferred
Familiarity with the anchor institution concept (including current thinking and research) is highly desirable
Experience in organizing events and meetings is highly desirable
Proficiency in InDesign or other programs to develop final reports and publications is desirable
Benefits
Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
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.
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.
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