Associate Director of Penn Praxis

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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.

Posted Job Title

Associate Director of Penn Praxis

Job Profile Title

Associate Director C, Academic Affairs, Academic Center

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director of PennPraxis oversees operations, budgeting, financial management, procurement and personnel, scheduling, and other administrative functions. A senior member of the Praxis team and thought partner for the Executive Director, the Associate Director supports the Executive Director and Praxis colleagues on communications and business development, including proposal writing and layout. They work closely with the Executive Director on strategic planning, program planning, and oversight and support of practice area leaders and project managers to strengthen project management and outcomes. The Associate Director independently manages select projects, supervises design fellows, and oversees the Praxis budget to ensure adherence to financial guidelines.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Project management oversight and direction, including:

• Independent management of all aspects of select projects from proposal development to completion including designing project schedules, coordinating field work, managing data, and preparing and overseeing budgets.
• ​Supporting other project managers with client communication, editing of project deliverables, and oversight of project financial management.
• Development and application of management tools to optimize productivity and quality.

Business development and communications, including:

• Assisting the executive director in developing new business development strategies.
• Preparation of written communications for the organization, including correspondence, reports, planning documents, board materials, and proposals.
• Leading and supporting the coordination, writing and layout of funding proposals and