A Message from the Vice President for Human Resources

The University of Pennsylvania is a place of possibilities for staff, faculty, and students from around the world to learn, teach, and contribute. Our beautiful campuses host a talented community who work passionately to advance Penn’s mission of research, teaching, and service. Our strategic framework, “In Principle and Practice”, guides our efforts, enabling us to embrace innovation, foster leadership and service, and collaborate across differences and divides.

As a leading global university, Forbes has consistently recognized Penn as one of America’s Best Large Employers and Best-in-State Employers. Our faculty and staff find and build successful and fulfilling careers. Here, they also find opportunities to pursue educational goals, exercise their spirit of volunteerism, and forge lasting relationships, both personally and professionally. 

The Division of Human Resources helps amplify Penn’s distinguished standing by leading with care and offering robust programs, benefits, and services that help you reach new heights, provide for yourself and your loved ones, and plan your future. Human Resources partners with Penn’s renowned schools and centers to create supportive workplaces and advance their business and organizational goals. 

We are thrilled to engage with you in our continued efforts to provide more impact than ever before through bold ideas, excellent service, and strategic initiatives that deepen our connections with one another, our neighbors in the city and region, and those around the world. I encourage you to explore all that Penn has to offer and how you can contribute to this collaborative institution. 

If you have questions or comments about Penn or the services provided by Human Resources, please contact the Penn Employee Solution Center at solutioncenter@upenn.edu or 215-898-7372.

Sincerely,

Felicia A. Washington 
Vice President for Human Resources