Scheduling Coordinator (Space Planning & Operations)
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Posted Job Title
Scheduling Coordinator (Space Planning & Operations)
Job Profile Title
Administrative Coordinator
Job Description Summary
Under limited supervision, the Scheduling Coordinator provides customer service support for room scheduling and event coordination for the Perelman School of Medicine complex. Working closely with the Associate Director, Events, Scheduling and Event Services ("SES"), the Scheduling Coordinator proactively communicates with customers to determine appropriate resource and support service assignments; produces, proofreads, and distributes event confirmations and correspondence verifying accurate and complete information upon request; directing requests to appropriate staff or departments; and problem-solving where appropriate. Conducts daily operations meetings, ensuring all correct resources are scheduled for each support group. The Scheduling Coordinator responds to new and revised requests for space in the PSOM Scheduling System, providing input to the Associate Director, Events, and the Associate Director of SES Operations, for process automation or other technical improvements. Attends walk-throughs with customers to familiarize them with Space Planning & Operations ("SPO") shared meeting spaces and explains all associated services and applicable policies provided with each space. With the SES, Assoc Director Events, the Scheduling Coordinator develops, coordinates, and determines needs for event support staff and assigns daily and weekly support schedules. Under limited supervision, the Scheduling Coordinator will assist with the Queue Release project each semester, assigning staff and resources for classes and assigning space for queued events. Receives and responds to emails and phone calls, prepares, and forwards event confirmations and other correspondence. The Scheduling Coordinator performs other duties as assigned. This position is considered "essential."
Job Description
Associate's degree and 3 to 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Job Knowledge & Personal Skills: Excellent organizational & analytical abilities; excellent verbal & written communication skills; demonstrated ability to deal effectively under constantly-changing deadlines & priorities; excellent customer service, telephone, & coordination skills; ability to follow instruction; demonstrated skills working with database and/or scheduling systems, preferably EMS; thorough knowledge of office technology including personal computer, photocopier; demonstrated typing skills; familiarity with an academic medical environment is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Perelman School of Medicine is a multi-building research and teaching complex with emphasis on biomedical research. As such, and to ensure successful fulfillment of its mission (research and education), the School Community requires a much higher level of support service delivery than usually experienced in a typical academic environment. Problems that would be mere annoyances in some facilities have the potential of destroying thousands of dollars and months or years of often-irreplaceable work. The Department of Space Planning & Operations is responsible for coordinating and assuring uninterrupted delivery of the necessary utility and other support services.
The above statement is included in this position description in an attempt to provide the reader with an understanding of:
1) The responsibilities of this Office;
2) The importance to both the School and the University of the work performed; and
3) The stress and pressure placed upon employees by the emergency situations to which they must repeatedly respond.
4) All employees of the Space Planning & Operations department are considered to be "essential."
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$20.45 - $23.07 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
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.
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