Netter UACS Young Quakers Community Athletics Assistant- Part Time
- Employer
- University of Pennsylvania
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- Philadelphia
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- 18038
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- Other
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- Pennsylvania
Netter UACS Young Quakers Community Athletics Assistant- Part 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 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
Netter UACS Young Quakers Community Athletics Assistant- Part Time
Job Profile Title
Administrative Assistant B
Job Description Summary
The UACS YQ Assistant will work as part of a Netter Center UACS team to support Young Quakers programming.
Job Description
Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University's primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. It brings together the resources and assets of both the University and the wider community to help solve universal problems such as poverty, health inequities, environmental sustainability, and inadequate, unequal education as they are manifested in the University's local geographic area of West Philadelphia and Philadelphia at large. The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually transformative, place-based partnerships between Penn and West Philadelphia that advance research, teaching, learning, practice, and service and improve the quality of life on campus and in the community. The Netter Center works with and serves as a model for other higher education institutions across the United States and around the world.
Young Quakers Community Athletics (YQCA) is a partnership between Penn's Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships and Penn's Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics. This initiative, directed through Netter s University-Assisted Community Schools program (UACS), creates mutually beneficial partnerships between select Penn intercollegiate athletic teams and UACS partner sites, which are West Philadelphia public schools. YQCA offers unique leadership and partnership opportunities for Penn student-athletes and K-8 student-athletes. Members of the Penn teams teach athletic, teamwork, leadership and character skills while providing mentorship and academic support. The program involves Penn student-athletes and coaches, Netter Center staff, UACS students and their parents/guardians, and UACS principals and teachers.
Position Duties:
This position is a regular part time position and will work 32 hours/week as part of a team with other Netter Center staff and school partners. A major component of the Netter Center's work is mobilizing the vast resources of the University to help transform traditional neighborhood schools into innovative university-assisted community schools (UACS). The Program Assistant will provide overall support of activities and partnerships that comprise the Young Quakers Community Athletics (YQCA) program. The position will report to the YQCA director. YQCA offers programming to students Monday through Friday from 3-6pm and from 8am - 4pm for 6 weeks each summer. Major components of the position include support for all components of YQCA operation and logistic and implementing direct service related to program implementation including student recruitment, family outreach.
Qualifications:
High school degree with 3 to 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. College degree preferred. A strong candidate will have experience in urban education, youth development, knowledge of the West Philadelphia community. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and foster high quality connections is critical. Must be collaborative, flexible, and work productively with diverse groups.
Working Conditions
Office, Library, Computer Room
Physical Effort
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Occasional lifting 25 lbs. or less
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$17.58 - $31.65
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
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/St-Leonards-Complex/Netter-UACS-Young-Quakers-Community-Athletics-Assistant--Part-Time_JR00039339
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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 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
Netter UACS Young Quakers Community Athletics Assistant- Part Time
Job Profile Title
Administrative Assistant B
Job Description Summary
The UACS YQ Assistant will work as part of a Netter Center UACS team to support Young Quakers programming.
Job Description
Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University's primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. It brings together the resources and assets of both the University and the wider community to help solve universal problems such as poverty, health inequities, environmental sustainability, and inadequate, unequal education as they are manifested in the University's local geographic area of West Philadelphia and Philadelphia at large. The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually transformative, place-based partnerships between Penn and West Philadelphia that advance research, teaching, learning, practice, and service and improve the quality of life on campus and in the community. The Netter Center works with and serves as a model for other higher education institutions across the United States and around the world.
Young Quakers Community Athletics (YQCA) is a partnership between Penn's Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships and Penn's Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics. This initiative, directed through Netter s University-Assisted Community Schools program (UACS), creates mutually beneficial partnerships between select Penn intercollegiate athletic teams and UACS partner sites, which are West Philadelphia public schools. YQCA offers unique leadership and partnership opportunities for Penn student-athletes and K-8 student-athletes. Members of the Penn teams teach athletic, teamwork, leadership and character skills while providing mentorship and academic support. The program involves Penn student-athletes and coaches, Netter Center staff, UACS students and their parents/guardians, and UACS principals and teachers.
Position Duties:
This position is a regular part time position and will work 32 hours/week as part of a team with other Netter Center staff and school partners. A major component of the Netter Center's work is mobilizing the vast resources of the University to help transform traditional neighborhood schools into innovative university-assisted community schools (UACS). The Program Assistant will provide overall support of activities and partnerships that comprise the Young Quakers Community Athletics (YQCA) program. The position will report to the YQCA director. YQCA offers programming to students Monday through Friday from 3-6pm and from 8am - 4pm for 6 weeks each summer. Major components of the position include support for all components of YQCA operation and logistic and implementing direct service related to program implementation including student recruitment, family outreach.
Qualifications:
High school degree with 3 to 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. College degree preferred. A strong candidate will have experience in urban education, youth development, knowledge of the West Philadelphia community. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and foster high quality connections is critical. Must be collaborative, flexible, and work productively with diverse groups.
Working Conditions
Office, Library, Computer Room
Physical Effort
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Occasional lifting 25 lbs. or less
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$17.58 - $31.65
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/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/St-Leonards-Complex/Netter-UACS-Young-Quakers-Community-Athletics-Assistant--Part-Time_JR00039339
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