University of Pennsylvania
The Special Events and Project Coordinator provides administrative and project management support to the Senior Director of Boards and External Relations, coordinating activities for sixteen Boards of Advisors and university ceremonies. The role serves as the primary liaison for Board of Advisors functions, manages ceremonial event logistics such as Commencement and Honorary Degree events, and supports senior leadership with scheduling, communications, and special projects.
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
1740
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across schools such as Wharton (business), Penn Medicine, SEAS (engineering), Law, Nursing, and the School of Arts & Sciences. Penn emphasizes interdisciplinary research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, translating scholarship into clinical care, startups, and public policy. Founded in the 18th century with ties to Benjamin Franklin, it maintains a large research enterprise, global partnerships, and a broad alumni network.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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