Temporary Program Assistant - MGMT 892
- Employer
- University of Pennsylvania
- Location
- Philadelphia
- Ref
- 17827
- Starts
- Closes
- Sector
- Faculty
- Location
- Pennsylvania
Temporary Program Assistant - MGMT 892
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.
Posted Job Title
Temporary Program Assistant - MGMT 892
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description
Wharton's Mack Institute is seeking a Program Assistant to support its MGMT892 consulting practicum course (Collaborative Innovation Program) for the Fall 2021 Semester. The Program Assistant will work alongside our MGMT892 faculty and Mack Institute staff to assist in coordinating with student teams to ensure that projects with our corporate partner firms run efficiently and smoothly. A masters degree or higher is required for this position.
Responsibilities include providing guidance on consulting projects (advice on how to work with clients to get timely access to data, “soft skills” as related to consulting experiences, etc.); researching academic resources for the teams to take advantage of; and providing recommendations through professional (alumni) networks to assist teams in gaining interview access to content experts and practitioners.
The Program Assistant will be responsible for tracking the progress of 4 student teams throughout the semester and highlighting potential challenges and opportunities to the MGMT892 faculty as they arise. Industries and topics for this semester's projects range from technology & equipment innovation management systems to identifying high-growth start-up acquisition strategies. Clients will come from the pool of the Mack Institute's corporate partners.
Time commitment will range between 10-20 hours/week during the academic semester including some evenings (with a few hours for orientation prior to the start of class). Some desktop research may be required to help guide teams to academic and/or alumni resources. Background in consulting is preferable.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Wharton School
Pay Range
$7.25 - $230.00
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 may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/SteinbergDietrich-Hall---3rd-Floor/Temporary-Program-Assistant---MGMT-892_JR00039696
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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.
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.
Posted Job Title
Temporary Program Assistant - MGMT 892
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description
Wharton's Mack Institute is seeking a Program Assistant to support its MGMT892 consulting practicum course (Collaborative Innovation Program) for the Fall 2021 Semester. The Program Assistant will work alongside our MGMT892 faculty and Mack Institute staff to assist in coordinating with student teams to ensure that projects with our corporate partner firms run efficiently and smoothly. A masters degree or higher is required for this position.
Responsibilities include providing guidance on consulting projects (advice on how to work with clients to get timely access to data, “soft skills” as related to consulting experiences, etc.); researching academic resources for the teams to take advantage of; and providing recommendations through professional (alumni) networks to assist teams in gaining interview access to content experts and practitioners.
The Program Assistant will be responsible for tracking the progress of 4 student teams throughout the semester and highlighting potential challenges and opportunities to the MGMT892 faculty as they arise. Industries and topics for this semester's projects range from technology & equipment innovation management systems to identifying high-growth start-up acquisition strategies. Clients will come from the pool of the Mack Institute's corporate partners.
Time commitment will range between 10-20 hours/week during the academic semester including some evenings (with a few hours for orientation prior to the start of class). Some desktop research may be required to help guide teams to academic and/or alumni resources. Background in consulting is preferable.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Wharton School
Pay Range
$7.25 - $230.00
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 may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/SteinbergDietrich-Hall---3rd-Floor/Temporary-Program-Assistant---MGMT-892_JR00039696
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