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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 TitleDirector, Strategy & Implementation, Global InitiativesJob Profile TitleDirector C, Academic Affairs, Academic PartnershipsJob Description SummaryWharton School Overview
Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education’s individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a diverse population of staff, representing a rich array of backgrounds, expertise, and cultures. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Managing Director of Wharton Global Initiatives (WGI), the Director of Strategy and Implementation directs and manages the execution of WGI programs and interests and, with respect to core programs such as Global Modular Courses (GMC) and Faculty International Seminars (FIS), partners with the Managing Director on strategic planning including identifying topics and locations as well as program design and management.
The director is also responsible for directing and managing processes for program planning, implementation, analytics, and communications to align and enhance efficiencies within WGI as it grows the breadth and depth of its offerings. The position works closely with colleagues in External Affairs to collaborate on and support relevant engagement opportunities and program offerings for alumni. The position will also supervise program management staff as they are added to the team. In addition, the director collaborates with marketing and communications colleagues in the School and External Affairs to share post-program data and stories that accurately reflect the breadth, depth, and individual impact of international experiential education and research.
Finally, the director will manage and build relationships across Wharton External Affairs, the School, Penn, and peer universities, both domestic and international, to gather input and identify areas of mutual interest with the goal of maximizing resources, increasing offerings, and fostering a collaborative global education and research strategy across the alumni community, Wharton, and the university.
Reporting to the Managing Director of Wharton Global Initiatives (WGI), the Director of Strategy and Implementation directs and manages the execution of WGI programs and interests and, with respect to core programs such as Global Modular Courses (GMC) and Faculty International Seminars (FIS), partners with the Managing Director on strategic planning including identifying topics and locations as well as program design and management.
The director is also responsible for directing and managing processes for program planning, implementation, analytics, and communications to align and enhance efficiencies within WGI as it grows the breadth and depth of its offerings. The position works closely with colleagues in External Affairs to collaborate on and support relevant engagement opportunities and program offerings for alumni. The position will also supervise program management staff as they are added to the team. In addition, the director collaborates with marketing and communications colleagues in the School and External Affairs to share post-program data and stories that accurately reflect the breadth, depth, and individual impact of international experiential education and research.
Finally, the director will manage and build relationships across Wharton External Affairs, the School, Penn, and peer universities, both domestic and international, to gather input and identify areas of mutual interest with the goal of maximizing resources, increasing offerings, and fostering a collaborative global education and research strategy across the alumni community, Wharton, and the university.
Qualifications
A master’s degree and 5-7 years of experience is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional qualifications include:
Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolWharton SchoolPay Range$74,476.00 – $120,000.00 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
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