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Assistant Director, Partnership for Innovation, Cross-Sector Collaboration, Leadership and Organization (PICCLO)
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Position Number: 4007837
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Assistant Director, Partnership for Innovation, Cross-Sector Collaboration, Leadership and Organization (PICCLO)

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.

COVID-19 vaccination or a University authorized exemption is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.

Posted Job Title
Assistant Director, Partnership for Innovation, Cross-Sector Collaboration, Leadership and Organization (PICCLO)

Job Profile Title
Associate Director B, Student Services, Graduate Programs

Job Description Summary
The Assistant Director will support course administration, teaching, and advising for the International Master of Public Administration program (I-MPA) and other programs cosponsored by the Partnership for Innovation, Cross-Sector Collaboration, Leadership, and Organization (PICCLO) and the College of Liberal and Professional Studies.

Job Description

The Assistant Director will support recruitment and admission work for the I-MPA program and other degree programs, and will assist with interviewing and providing support services to program applicants. This position works non-traditional hours including some required weekend work.

Responsibilities

Support course administration, including providing in-class teaching assistance and advising for several I-MPA courses. The Assistant Director will lead recitation groups and provide all required paperwork for these courses in the I-MPA program. Assist with student feedback, evaluations, grading, advising sessions, and course material preparation as needed.

Support recruitment and admissions for the I-MPA, by conducting applicant interviews; recording notes and handling an initial review of applications within a 24-hour period of when assigned. Provide support to admissions committee and program applicants as needed.

Provide administrative support for additional organizational programming within the Partnership for Innovation, Cross-Sector Collaboration, Leadership, and Organization (PICCLO). Attend all senior staff meetings, provide preparation and administration of exams and perform other duties as assigned for the I-MPA and other PICCLO programs including the Global Master of Public Administration (G-MPA), Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Leadership and Communication (BAAS LEAD), Program for Research on Religion and Urban Civil Society (PRRUCS), and the program component for research, curricular and civic initiatives (RCCI).

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum education/degree required for this position: Master's degree in public administration, education, social work, or a cognate graduate professional field. At least 3 years of work experience post-college strongly preferred.

Additional requirements for the position (e.g. specific skills, licenses, certificates, certifications): Fluent in English and at least one other language preferred. Advanced level study of/expertise in data analysis and quantitative methods skill preferred.

* For consideration, please submit both a cover letter as well as a resume in the CV section of your application. You can upload multiple documents to the "Resume/CV" section. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

If selected for an interview you will be asked to submit college and graduate transcripts; and provide two letters of recommendation, one from an employer.

Targeted Pay Range: $55,000 - $70,000

This Targeted Pay Range is only applicable to this job posting. All 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.

Working Conditions

Office, library , computer room

Alternative work schedules

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at a desk or table

Occasional lifting 25 lbs or less

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range
$43,919.00 - $66,183.00
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.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

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