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 ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job TitleManaging Director, Finance Research CentersJob Profile TitleManaging Director, Academic AffairsJob Description SummaryThe Wharton School’s 20+ research centers and initiatives serve as a hub for exchange and study where faculty, students, and members of the business community address pressing global business challenges. Their work generates courses, academic programs, community outreach, working papers, published research, and partnerships among academics, industry, and government.Job Description
Job Responsibilities
The Managing Director is responsible for working with the Senior Vice Dean to communicate the overall mission and strategic priorities of Wharton’s finance research centers and initiatives. The Managing Director will:
• Lead and manage current and future finance research centers, initiatives, and programs. Establish strategic goals for research, teaching, and events for these entities and form partnerships with other departments within Wharton and Penn to execute these goals.
• Build the infrastructure of all staff, systems, and processes of the unit.
• Cultivate donations to support Wharton’s finance research centers by working with the Senior Vice Dean, faculty leaders, and Wharton External Affairs to identify prospective donors and giving opportunities with individuals, corporations, and foundations and assist in the completion of gift/grant agreements, and execution of stewardship reporting.
• Manage and supervise a team of 5-7+ full-time staff.
• In conjunction with faculty leaders, oversee the finance center research agenda by leading the development of research proposals, tracking progress, managing project deliverables, and financial processes. Supervise the finance research center team, which will likely include 1-2 staff, with plans to add Post-Docs, Pre-Docs and Research Assistants as the unit expands.
• Act as an ambassador for the finance research centers and help build the unit’s position as a global thought leader by representing Wharton at industry events, leading student and industry events and programming, and assisting in the creation of educational content. Work with staff to create digestible content from research, teaching and industry and student events to build the finance research pillar’s brand.
• Work with Wharton Finance and Administration to assist in financial and HR tasks related to the unit. Serve as a liaison between the Senior Vice Dean and Wharton F&A to navigate University policy and procedures.
This is a new position and reports to the Senior Vice Dean of Research, Centers and Academic Initiatives.
Qualifications
A master’s degree and 7-10 years of experience or equivalent experience is required. The ideal candidate will have experience building relationships with various university departments, internal and external constituents, and managing university-based programs. The candidate must demonstrate an ability to be an ambassador for Wharton’s finance research centers by managing high-level relationships with donors, faculty, university staff, and industry professionals. Demonstrated project management, management of teams, and the ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion is required. Experience engaging with individual and corporate donors is a plus. Experience managing staff is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding or an interest in finance topics.
Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolWharton SchoolPay Range$106,535.00 – $160,000.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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