Administrative Director, Professional Masters Programs, Earth & Environmental Science

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Administrative Director, Professional Masters Programs, Earth & Environmental Science

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Associate Director C, Student Services, Graduate Programs

Job Description Summary

The University of Pennsylvania’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (Penn LPS) seeks to lead the field of higher education in the creation of unique and innovative opportunities for learners of all ages and backgrounds. These highly accessible academic opportunities are distinguished by their academic rigor and world-class instructional staff, while the support offered to students by Penn LPS is distinguished by its comprehensive and holistic quality. LPS programs are designed to empower individuals and enhance their personal and professional lives. Our graduates are global citizens committed to creating a better, more inclusive world.

The Administrative Director of the Professional Masters Programs in Earth & Environmental Science (EES) supports SAS’ strategic goal to deliver excellent, innovative academic programs that aligns Penn’s strengths in the Earth and Environmental Science Department (EES) with the needs of professional studies audiences seeking to advance their knowledge and careers in the Environmental and Geosciences fields. The Administrative Director is responsible for ensuring reliable program operations, while prioritizing student success and satisfaction; they recommend strategic goals for the program in this context. With the Director of Professional Masters Programs in EES, they develop and implement a plan to achieve the goals of the Master of Science in Applied Geosciences (MSAG) and Master of Environmental Studies (MES) programs and implement the means for measuring success.

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Duties

The position coordinates all aspects of program operations including: planning and scheduling program events; developing and implementing systems to communicate program information to prospective and current students and alumni; managing the p