Associate Director, Undergraduate Communication Program
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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
Associate Director, Undergraduate Communication Program
Job Profile Title
Associate Director E
Job Description Summary
Wharton 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.The primary goal of Wharton's Undergraduate Communication Program (WUCP) is to prepare students for communication challenges in the workplace - emphasizing persuasive speaking and writing. The Associate Director will report to the Director of the Wharton Undergraduate Communication Program. They will work closely with the Wharton Undergraduate Division to support the Program's mission and ensure consistency of content and quality of instruction across the entire Wharton School.
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Teach 1-2 sections of WUCP communication courses each academic year
Course Lead for WH 2050, Entrepreneurial Communication
Lead Operations for the Wharton Undergraduate Communication Program
Co-manage WUCP part-time lecturers
Support curriculum development and strategic initiatives across WUCP.
Perform additional duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as communication, business, education, or a related area and 7-10 years of combined professional experience in academic and business settings is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior experience leading the operational aspects of a program or department, with a systematic and detail-oriented approach to managing budgets, scheduling, technology platforms, and administrative processes.
Prior experience or a strong understanding of how to recruit, train, and mentor instructors or teaching assistants, ensuring alignment with program goals and standards.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences (students, faculty, and staff) and effectively convey complex ideas.
Strong ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a relevant field such as communication, business, education, or a related area.
Prior experience teaching or managing academic courses, including curriculum development, program assessment, and lecturer management.
Familiarity with entrepreneurial ecosystems and a strong understanding of the pitching process for new business ventures
Strong knowledge of current business communication practices and pedagogical best practices for teaching communication.
Experience teaching and mentoring others in communication-related courses or professional training.
Job Location - City, State
Department / School
Wharton School
Pay Range
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
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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.
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.
When inquiring or applying for positions within the University of Pennsylvania, please also reference AcademicCareers.com
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities at the University of Pennsylvania and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com
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