Discover Penn’s exceptional total rewards package, recognized as one of the most competitive in higher education. With market-competitive salaries and exceptional benefits, we uphold our commitment to excellence and ensure your satisfaction as part of the University community.
Leave of Absence & Time Off
We understand that life occasionally necessitates a break from work, be it for family, health recovery, or personal reasons. The University is committed to providing extensive time off and leave options, ensuring our staff have the support they need for a variety of needs. Our range of policies, including paid parental and disability leave, is tailored to offer essential support during these periods away from work.
Reclassification & Salary Adjustment
Our HR approach thoughtfully evaluates position reclassifications and salary adjustments to ensure roles and compensation accurately reflect evolving job responsibilities. Position reclassification is considered when an employee has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and taken on expanded responsibilities for more than six months in a role that has increased in complexity, scope, and required discretion. While reclassifications often result in salary adjustments, salary adjustments may also be made independently to align with market conditions, ensure pay equity, and recognize enhanced job responsibilities that do not warrant a job reclassification. This process ensures that job classifications and compensation remain equitable, competitive, and reflective of employees’ evolving contributions.
Acting Rates & Additional Pay
Temporary pay increases are offered for extra work outside the scope of standard duties outside your job profile (e.g. teaching, project work outside of Wharton). Acting Rates are provided for staff who temporarily assume higher-grade responsibilities in conjunction with their primary roles, typically during a vacancy.