IT Director, Wharton San Francisco

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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.

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IT Director, Wharton San Francisco

Job Profile Title

Information Technology Director

Job Description Summary

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 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 worldwide 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 staff population representing a rich array of backgrounds, expertise, and cultures. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.

Located in San Francisco, the IT Director will manage the dynamic team responsible for the IT systems and services, including IT and Classroom support operations, at the Wharton School’s campus in the historic Hills Plaza. In addition to providing excellent technology support and services, the IT Director promotes Wharton Computing’s vision, value, and capabilities. Serving as the primary relationship link between stakeholders and Wharton Computing, the successful candidate will join the team of other Strategic Partners responsible for building, growing and leveraging deep relationships essential to meeting the goals of the Wharton School. The successful candidate will operate as a member of Wharton San Francisco’s Executive Director’s leadership team, advising them directly on aspects of IT decision making.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities Include: 

• Build and maintain professional relationships, advocate for the needs of stakeholders, and advise and recommend IT Technology Strategy for