Associate Director, Wharton Communication Program
University of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
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.
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Associate Director E, Student Services, Graduate ProgramsJob Description Summary
Wharton School OverviewFounded 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 both 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 from around the world 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 community of staff, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.
The primary goal of Wharton’s Communication Program is to prepare students for communication challenges of the workplace, emphasizing persuasive speaking and writing. The Program is responsible for teaching undergraduate, MBA, and Executive MBA students. The Program also offers coaching for PhD students to help them prepare for their academic job talks. The Associate Director will report to the Director of the Graduate Wharton Communication Program and work with the other Associate Directors to execute the Program’s mission.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as the course head for WHCP 6180, Entrepreneurial Communication – a required core course for first-year MBA students. The course head is responsible for all aspects of the curriculum design and delivery, including course content, course materials (syllabus, readings, videos, handouts, Canvas sites), and the creation of detailed instructor guides
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