PHENND Fellows VISTA Program Operations Coordinator, PHENND



PHENND Fellows VISTA Program Operations Coordinator, PHENND

 


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 Employers By State in 2021.

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
PHENND Fellows VISTA Program Operations Coordinator, PHENND

Job Profile Title
Netter Center Program Associate

Job Description Summary
The VISTA Operations Coordinator will provide additional staff support for PHENND's large AmeriCorps PHENND Fellows VISTA Program. The Operations Coordinator will assist the VISTA Program Manager with key aspects of the program namely: VISTA recruitment, data collection, progress monitoring, training and professional development, systems development and maintenance, site support, and financial/administrative tasks. Emphasis will be on the consistent implementation of various systems developed to ensure a successful program year for each successive cohort of VISTA members, with special focus on continuous improvement.

Job Description

PHENND is a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service-learning, civic engagement, and community partnership in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Every year, since 2012, PHENND has recruited, trained, placed, and supported a cohort of talented and passionate AmeriCorps VISTA members through its PHENND Fellows VISTA program. The members serve in schools, School District offices, and a variety of non-profits to address issues of poverty and leverage the power of community partnership.
Duties​ of VISTA Operations Coordinator

 

  • VISTA Recruitment - lead effort, with support from the VISTA Program Manager and VISTA Leaders, to recruit a full cohort of 43 VISTAs for the upcoming program year.
  • Data collection and progress monitoring-- Oversee monthly and quarterly reporting from VISTAs and site supervisors, assist Program Manager with reporting to CNCS. Track attendance at all trainings and events.
  • VISTA Training and Professional Development - Play a key role in the orientation and training of VISTA members. In collaboration with VISTA Program Manager, design overall schedule, support implementation. Under the guidance of VISTA Program Manager, support the VISTA Leaders in their activities such as building lesson plans for training and workshops, as well as training logistics (room reservations, catering, video conferencing)
  • Systems Development/Maintenance - Organize institutional processes and documentation such as creating orientation and training calendars, creating manuals for VISTA process such as recruitment and orientation, designing templates such as the transition binder template, and maintaining electronic file organizing for VISTA program.
  • Financial/Personnel - support agency director with VISTA Payroll process by serving as a back-up payroll administrator. Handle bi-weekly tracking of reimbursements to VISTAs and/or purchasing of SEPTA Keys, grocery subsidies, and other small one-time purchases such as workshop registrations. Track VISTA attendance at all trainings and events as well as personal leave. Additionally, play primary role in collecting and maintaining personnel files (clearances) and other paperwork required for VISTAs as per external partner requirement.
  • Site Support - Particularly for the nonprofit sites, support VISTA program manager with development of job descriptions and VADs (including entry of relevant information into eGrants); assist Program Manager with quarterly site supervisor training. Participate in the selection process for all VISTA host sites (reviewing applications, communicating with applicants, providing feedback to applicants).

 


Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required. The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

* Exceptional communication and realtionship-building skills.

* Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.

* Experience with data collection, iterative program assessment, and data-informed decision-making.

* Flexible, creative, and innovative thinker.

* Able to maintain focus under pressure and adjust to accommodate program and client needs.

* Facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google platforms, and ability to quickly learn other web-based programs.

* Solutions-oriented problem solver. Strong decision-making skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

* Passionate about National Service generally and PHENND's mission specifically.

Salary for this position is expected to be within the range of $36,401 to $50,961

Please upload a cover letter with resume.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range
$36,401.00 - $65,521.00

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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