Temporary Senior Associate Director

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.

Posted Job Title

Temporary Senior Associate Director

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

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

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Temporary Senior Associate Director will be responsible for operational oversight of the Center’s programs for students, alumni, faculty, and boards.

As the Baker Retailing Center continues to establish itself as a premier hub for retail-related research and thought leadership, this role will serve as the cornerstone for programming, financial management, and operations. This role will collaborate and provide guidance to a team of a full-time Program Coordinator, student workers and professional service providers to manage all aspects of our programs and events (primarily in Philadelphia and NYC). These events range from small student gatherings to high-profile conferences and summits attended by C-level executives.

This temporary position will provide coverage for the Senior Associate Director of Operations, Finance & Administration during her maternity leave, ensuring seamless continuity of the Center’s day-to-day operations, financial processes, and administrative functions.

Job Description

DUTIES:

• Provide oversight and manage all operational aspects of Center programs and events for students, alumni, faculty, and industry leaders, primarily in Philadelphia and NYC. This person would be the lead for logistics, coordination, co