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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Onsite
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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. As an employer Penn has been consistently ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers.
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Posted Job Title
UACS Data Entry SpecialistJob Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-ExemptJob Description Summary
The UACS Data Entry Specialist is based at a UACS school site and acts in both an administrative and direct service capacity. The position collects attendance and participation data and enters into online systems such as CitySpan, PEARS and/or the PA 21CCLC Dashboards. The position will collect, review and accurately enter a high volume of time documentation forms into an on-line database and develop and analyze supporting reports. The UACS Data Entry Specialist is responsible for managing data collection schedules to ensure all deadlines and deliverables are met for UACS program reporting and invoicing. Attention to detail and timeliness is crucial.Job Description
Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University's primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. It brings together the resources and assets of both the University and the wider community to help solve universal problems such as poverty, health inequities, environmental sustainability, and inadequate, unequal education as they are manifested in the University's local geographic area of West Philadelphia and Philadelphia at large. The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually transformative, place-based partnerships between Penn and West Philadelphia that advance research, teaching, learning, practice, and service and improve the quality of life on campus and in the community. The Netter Center works with and serves as a model for other higher education institutions across the United States and around the world.
The Netter Center’s university-assisted community schools (UACS) is a strategy to educate, engage, empower, and serve all members of the community in which the school is located and engage students (K-16+) in real world, community problem solving. UACS collaborates with partners to advance teaching, research, learning and service, as well as the civic development of their students.
Position Responsibilities/Duties:
Data Collection and Entry
Compliance
Communication
Administrative
Other duties as assigned.
Education: High school diploma required, College degree required, preferably in public health, education, social work, or other related disciplines
Experience: minimum of 3 years work experience with elementary-aged children and/or high school youth development programming; preferred experience with facilitation of social-emotional learning content and/or trauma-informed training
Completion and passing of funder-required compliance documentation and all Federal and State background checks/clearances. You may be required to renew your clearances, before beginning work. Clearances include:
PATCH – PA Criminal History Search
PA Child Abuse Search
FBI Criminal History Search (PA Dept. of Human Services)
National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR)
Mandated Reporter
Act 168 Completion
The University of Pennsylvania does not accept PATCH or PA Child Abuse documents issued by other organizations. We can accept the FBI Criminal History Search, only if it was processed by the PA Dept.of Human Services
Experience with working in School District of Philadelphia, urban settings and diverse student populations
Ability to be flexible and work on a team
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills
Punctual and regular attendance
Compensation:
● $18-20 per hour commensurate with experience
Schedule: Data Entry Specialists are expected to work typically after school hours, M-F approximately 2pm-6pm; seasonal work appointments are typically made for fall from 8/31/2026 - 12/24/2026; for spring from 1/4/2027 - 6/8/2027 and in the summer from 6/14-2027 - 7/30/2027. Schedules are subject to change.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / School
School of Arts and SciencesPay Range
$7.25 - $18.00 Hourly RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
A 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.
University Benefits
Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.