Associate Director – Special Projects

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Utility resource within the Department of Finance at the University, providing cross-functional support for various financial projects and initiatives. Responsible for analyzing financial data and collaborating with colleagues.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $109,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a highly versatile utility resource within the Department of Finance
Provide broad-based, cross-functional support across all University funding sources
Develop comprehensive knowledge of operating, restricted, gift and endowment funds
Troubleshoot and support special initiatives, process improvements, and system enhancements
Track progress on multiple concurrent projects spanning financial and operational topics
Analyze fund groups requiring specialized reporting and tracking
Participate in annual budget processes and ongoing financial monitoring
Produce regular and ad hoc financial reports
Develop and maintain PSOM metrics related to procurement and WorkDay
Partner with colleagues to improve transparency and identify trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree
7 to 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Exceptional tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental plans
Substantial amount of time away from work for personal affairs and recovery
Long-term care insurance for eligible family members
Wide variety of wellness and work-life resources
Professional and personal development resources
Access to a wide range of University resources and cultural activities
Discounts for faculty and staff on various goods and services
Flexible work options for work-life balance
Penn Home Ownership Services including forgivable loans for buying homes
Adoption Assistance for qualified expenses associated with adoption

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingbudgetingdata analysisproject managementprocess improvementfund managementmetrics developmentfinancial monitoringreportingtracking

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationtransparencytrend identificationinitiativeversatilityorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptability