Location:
Nonprofit Leadership Program (NPL), School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2)
Modality:
Hybrid
Position Length:
Academic Year (Fall - Spring)
Work Hours and Commitment:
10-20 hours/week. Some hours will occur during business hours and work that can be done independently can be completed after hours if desired. This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (100% telework) or hybrid schedule.
Pay Rate:
$20.00/hr
Additional Compensation:
None
Federal Work Study Eligible
Overview
This position reports to the Administrative Director of NPL as well as the Associate Director of NPL and will work with the entire NPL team. The three primary areas of focus for this position will be
- Admissions and recruitment, especially through social media and email communications
- Planning and organizing co-curricular events for students with alumni, community partners, and faculty
- Assisting with data collection through surveys and other measurement tools for program evaluation and improvement purposes.
Beyond the assigned projects and tasks, this position is flexible and can be tailored to meet the interests of the GA. The GA will have the opportunity to propose, design, and implement relevant projects of their choosing with support from the team. Example areas of focus may include student affairs, event planning, instructional design, program evaluation and measurement, graphic design, and knowledge management. There will also be opportunities for mentorship and career development through this position.
Supervisor/Contact
Adam Roth-Saks - Administrative Director, Nonprofit Leadership Program
adamsaks@upenn.edu
Sue Perls - Associate Director, Nonprofit Leadership Program
sueperls@upenn.edu
Required Duties
Marketing and recruitment:
- Social media design, content creation, and posting for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube
- Managing social media account inboxes
- Resharing partner organization posts, campus partner posts, and other relevant content related to the social impact sector
- Coordinating and creating video, photography, and advertising
- Planning and staffing online and in-person recruitment events
Student Affairs:
- Supporting a variety of student life programs including academic/professional development events and social functions in coordination with NPL staff and campus partners
- Encouraging ongoing virtual engagement with current NPL students by initiating Instagram takeovers and other mechanisms for engagement
Data collection
- Creating surveys for current and former students on desired events and skill-building
- Evaluating NPL student life events and propose improvements
- Tracking social media metrics and provide monthly analytics
- Assist in developing other measurement techniques and in increasing response rates
Alumni Engagement
- Assist with alumni outreach efforts
- Developing creative strategies to encourage alumni engagement
- Managing alumni and faculty social media spotlight initiatives
Community Partner Engagement
- Assist with practicum partner outreach efforts
- Support event logistics for virtual events
Propose additional projects and assist the team on additional projects as needed
Preferred Qualification and Essential Skills
- Interest in higher education marketing, academic affairs, and student affairs
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with various departments, stakeholders, instructors, and students
- Time management and organization skills to handle multiple projects at once with relative independence
- Creativity, innovation, and openness to new ideas
- Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for social impact/social justice
- Graphic design, marketing, social media management experience appreciated
Application Instructions
Currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year (open until filled). This GA position is open to all Penn graduate students. International students are eligible for this position.
Please e-mail Adam Roth-Saks, Administrative Director Nonprofit Leadership program and Sue Perls, Associate Director for the Nonprofit Leadership Program directly along with your resume to request an interview to apply for this position. Interviews will be held remotely by appointment.
Questions about this position can be addressed to Adam Roth-Saks and Sue Perls as well.