Executive Director of Global Support Services
The nation's first university, Penn is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. Situated on a beautiful urban campus, it provides access to a multitude of educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.
Duties
The Director of Global Support Services will direct the development and administration of a cross-
functional strategy and service delivery model to support the University’s international programs.
Reporting formally to the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer and the Vice Provost for Global
Initiatives this office will work closely and coordinate with the Global Initiatives portfolio. It will
provide a central function to support the administrative and business operations for the University’s
international programs, working in close alignment with administrative offices, schools and centers.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; graduate/advanced degree preferred; Extensive experience with
international programs in education, business or government; working experience in higher education
preferred. Experience and expertise in establishment of offices or programs abroad; international
employment, benefits, payroll, taxes and regulatory compliance.
EEOC STATEMENT
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from
diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status,
age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its
admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs
or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the
Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom Place
East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215)
898-7803 (TDD).
