Program Coordinator, Real Estate Center, Wharton School

Company: University of Pennsylvania
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

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.

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

Program Coordinator, Real Estate Center, Wharton School

Job Profile Title

Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

The Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania provides thought leadership to the real estate community through support of cutting-edge research for current and future business leaders and policy makers, the facilitation of a partnership between industry professionals and our faculty and students, and the training of the future leadership of the real estate industry.

The Center's thought leadership includes innovative inquiries, excellence in education, a strong commitment to making research accessible, and provision of a forum for the real estate community to discuss critical issues.

The Center is currently looking for a Program Coordinator to assist and manage many of the different facets of the Center. Both a resume and cover letter are required to fulfill the application.

Job Description

This individual will assist with the execution of all Center events and programs, most notably the Fall and Spring Members' Meetings, VIP events and with coordination of the Center's international programming. Other events the candidate will assist with coordinating and executing include the Career Fair, Ballard Executive Visitor series, and the Schlager Lecture. May require travel to NYC or other domestic locations as well as occasional international travel (Asia, Europe, etc). Oversees event management details, particularly those related to registration of our most generous donors.

Assist with preparation of Director's Reports as well as the State of the Center presentation, among other reports and publications.

Serves as the resident expert on the various software needed to create and deliver Center publications, including Adobe InDesign, the graphic design tool website Canva, the Center website (which runs off WordPress and which primarily requires communicating with an outside Wharton web design team) and the mailing software Constant Contact. Monitors student programming of the annual activities of the five student real estate clubs. Monitors publications and communications created or revised by the Administrative Coordinators to ensure all formatting and content meets Center standards.

Maintains Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center branding, including website design. Maintains a social media presence and strikes the correct balance with media outlets and marketing for the Center. Monitors student programming of the annual activities of the five student real estate clubs. Leads follow-up efforts after monthly student real estate club meetings. Tracks all partner participation in student events in order to include in Year in Review and acknowledgments to members and industry participants. Coordinates the two to three yearly Argus trainings sponsored by the Center. Oversees the Helfand Bluhm term gift and its administration. Oversees the activities and programs of all clubs to ensure funding is appropriately spent. Monitors publications and communications created or revised by the Administrative Coordinators to ensure all formatting and content meets Center standards. Creates publications and reports for review by Manager and Directing Manager. Oversees the creation and revision of publications with limited supervision from the Manager, including but not limited to: agendas for the Spring and Fall Members' Meetings and other Zell/Lurie events, the Year in Review, the membership packet, and the winter newsletter.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must be able to work independently, multi-task, maintain confidential information and work with a diverse population. Excellent verbal, organizational, interpersonal, and written skills a must. Proficient PC skills, knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite and large database programs required; skills with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) and Google applications preferred. Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with a variety of people on a plethora of tasks. Knowledge of virtual platforms is a plus.

Please note both a resume and cover letter are required in the application.

Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$42,953.00 - $77,315.00

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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