University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Director D, Bridging the Gaps (BTG) at Philadelphia Full Time

Director D, Bridging the Gaps (BTG) Program (CCEB)(Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics)

University Overview

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 Title
Director D, Bridging the Gaps (BTG) Program (CCEB)(Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics)

Job Profile Title
Director D, Student Services, Undergraduate Programs

Job Description Summary
This is a senior level strategic position with primary responsibilities and perspective to define, direct, and be held accountable for executing the Bridging the Gaps (BTG) Program Model. BTG is a multi-institutional collaborative effort among eight academic health center based programs across Pennsylvania and into New Jersey. Yearly, BTG partners with approximately 100 community partners and 180 health profession students. BTG includes the BTG Community Health Internship Program (CHIP) in all program locations and the BTG Seminar Series, and BTG Community Health Rotation Program in Philadelphia. The Director oversees all aspects of the UPenn BTG Component Program, which is a collaboration of the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Nursing, Social Policy and Practice, and Veterinary Medicine.

Over its 32-year history, BTG has over 6,000 alumni and over 600 community partner organizations with whom they have worked. The Director internally and externally represents the program and provides direction, support and leadership and ensures the administration, documentation, reporting and publication of this multi-institutional, interdisciplinary program whose stakeholders include (community organizations, students, alumni and faculty from multiple professional disciplines, academic health centers/universities, and funders). The Director defines and directs the development of the program evaluation and measurement including longitudinal and impact data for proposal development, report writing, and academic journal submission. The BTG program was awarded a million-dollar grant from the RWJ Foundation which has allowed the program profile to grow to include a Strategic Planning / Capacity Building project. The Director has strong collaborative relationships and management skills and will provide leadership in driving the development, build out, implementation, documentation, and dissemination of this new initiative, including the creation of an administrative infrastructure that will ensure the future sustainability of whatever initiatives flow from this process.

The Director maintains strong collaborative relationships with BTG Program Directors from eight academic health institutions (Operations) and provides support and leadership to this group to assure academic institution participation is within the parameters of the BTG Model. The Director oversees the UPenn BTG Component Program comprised of Penn faculty from the schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Social Policy and Practice, Nursing and Veterinary School of Medicine including development/oversight of interdisciplinary curriculum design and evaluation. The Director oversees the Program Director who manages the administrative aspects of the BTG program including, site development, student recruitment and placement. The Director oversees the Program Director and assist the BTG Program Directors as needed to foster community academic relationships and collaborates with Penn faculty to supervise students. The Director oversees the city-wide BTG Clinical Program and Seminar Series.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• RWJ Foundation funded Strategic Planning / Capacity Building project- Goal to convene people and organizations from multiple sectors to explore how BTG can address needs in the present while working toward system change.
• Convene BTG stakeholders (community organizations, students, alumni and faculty from multiple professional disciplines, academic health centers/universities, and funders). Working with various strategic planning and data consultants build out and drive new initiatives. Provide strategic and operational direction including effective communication, implement, and administer solutions to drive initiatives, monitor, document, and disseminate.
• Strategic Planning / Capacity Building project (change in the future).
• BTG Model Statement: Provide direction, support and leadership to the BTG Operations group (Program Directors from 8 academic health institutions) around program development, administration of administrative infrastructure (student and site recruitment, financial, programmatic outcomes, and evaluation), community-academic relationships, fundraising, curriculum, and large-scale events. The Director along with the ED assure and support participating academic institution adherence to the BTG Model Statement and represent the program internally and externally.
• Program Evaluation, Measurement and Analysis: Define and drive the development and maintenance of the BTG Program evaluation and measurement, which includes oversight of the data collection and analysis that provides all data needed for proposals, grant reports, university and state reports, publications, program analysis, and academic journal submission.
• UPenn BTG Component Program: The Director oversees the UPenn BTG Component Program comprised of Penn faculty from the schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Social Policy and Practice, Nursing and Veterinary School of Medicine and 45-50 health professions students and 25 community-based health site. The Director and Program Director work with faculty around student recruitment, orientation, and site placement. The Director oversees the Program Director in fostering community-academic relationships. Works with Program Director and Penn faculty to supervise students.
• Drive and direct the development and maintenance of the newly created BTG Alumni Network. Working closely with the ED and alumni co-chairs to develop programing and increase recruitment of the program over 6000 alumni, while also ensuring that this immense human capital can be harnessed in a way that is mutually beneficial in any initiatives going forward.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 7 to 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$90,860.00 – $125,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary 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

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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