Wharton Events Student Worker

The Wharton School•Philadelphia, PA

22h•$7 - $15•Hybrid

About The Position

Work with the Wharton Dean’s Office Events team, contributing up to 10 hours per week, with the option for fully in-person or a hybrid work arrangement. This position is available to extend through the summer (3rd week of May – August) upon request. This position directly reports to the Associate Director of Wharton Events, providing essential support for various event-related tasks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the preparation of nametags, packing and unpacking event materials, coordinating the movement of materials, printing, and organizing various event elements. This role extends to assisting in the setup, breakdown, and staffing of events both on and off campus during regular business hours (9 am – 5 pm) and occasional evenings. The ability to work all Wharton graduations in May is also required. Student worker involvement will also encompass regular contributions to the Wharton speaker approval database, involving tasks such as researching bios, processing requests, and compiling reports. Additionally, this position will assist with the Wharton Events Material Loan program, responding to loan inquiries, organizing materials for pickup, and processing returned items. Beyond event-related duties, this position will handle various office tasks, including organizing the Events team office space, managing inventories, and providing a welcoming presence for guests.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Excellent web and database research skills
Attention to detail
Reliability
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Preparation of nametags
Packing and unpacking event materials
Coordinating the movement of materials
Printing and organizing various event elements
Assisting in the setup, breakdown, and staffing of events both on and off campus during regular business hours (9 am – 5 pm) and occasional evenings
Work all Wharton graduations in May
Regular contributions to the Wharton speaker approval database, involving tasks such as researching bios, processing requests, and compiling reports
Assist with the Wharton Events Material Loan program, responding to loan inquiries, organizing materials for pickup, and processing returned items
Organizing the Events team office space
Managing inventories
Providing a welcoming presence for guests

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.