VPSE C2L-PHL STEM Program Leader

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.

Posted Job Title

VPSE C2L-PHL STEM Program Leader

Job Profile Title

Manager B, Student Services, Student Engagement

Job Description Summary

C2L-PHL is Philadelphia's version of Career Connected Learning. This proven model helps youth develop the knowledge, skills, and mindset they need to enter the workforce, careers, and community life. Our citywide collaboration focuses on three goals for youth:

• Explore different career paths and fields.
• Work on the skills needed to achieve their career goals.
• Uncover their strengths and passions to inform career decisions.

VPSE C2L-PHL is a partnership between the University of Pennsylvania’s Division of the Vice Provost for Student Engagement (VPSE) and Career Connected Learning Philadelphia (C2L-PHL) to facilitate program activities including but not limited to service-learning projects, career exploration and mentoring, and college readiness.

The VPSE C2L-PHL STEM Program Leader within the University of Pennsylvania's Division of the Vice Provost for Student Engagement (VPSE) oversees the development, implementation, and management of academic-year and summer STEM student engagement programs. These programs are designed for Philadelphia public middle and high school students, including the FIRST LEGO League Challenge. This role requires collaboration with university colleagues, external partners, and local schools to promote initiatives that inspire students, particularly those from low-income or underrepresented backgrounds, to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Program Management:

• Plan, implement, administer, and evaluate STEM-focused programs, including VPSE school-year and summer programs and the FIRST LEGO League Challenge. Ensure that these programs align with the University’s goals, student needs, and funding requirements.

• Develop and modify program goals, ob