Job location: Claire M. Fagin Hall

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-07-13
Req: JR00035813
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.

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

Senior Director, Women’s Health Initiatives, Penn Nursing

Job Profile Title

Director D

Job Description Summary

The Senior Director, Women’s Health Initiatives at Penn Nursing is a newly created position established to strengthen the School’s footprint in the women’s health arena by expanding its impact and reach via support of programming, research, and fundraising. The SD will report to the Afaf I. Meleis Director for the Center for Global Women’s Health (CGWH) with a dotted line report (for alumni and fundraising activities) to the Vice Dean of Institutional Advancement. Partnering with the CGWH Director, they will work to enhance existing and new research, practice, and teaching initiatives to further the mission, goals and strategic plan of the Center. These include, but are not limited to, an emerging collaboration with external entities. They will spearhead planning for other internal and external CGWH events. They will work within the School, across the University, in the community, and beyond to identify and create viable partnerships that will further the work of the Center and support students and faculty. They will also support CGWH by serving as a liaison with the School’s department of Marketing and Communications to heighten CGWH’s visibility. Working with the Vice Dean of Institutional Advancement, the Senior Director will recruit members to the CGWH Advisory Board, identify new and steward existing donors, and create opportunities for alumni engagement that will enrich alumni and the Center. Adopting a broad view of advancing and promoting Nursing expertise in women’s health issues, the Senior Director will also engage faculty and students, and/or other senior leadership, to meet the School’s and CGWH’s research, practice, and education objectives in women’s and/or maternal health.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Partner with CGWH Director to enhance existing and develop new initiatives to further the mission, goals and strategic plan of the CGWH. This includes fund-raising, grant development and management. Will track CGWH finances and provide strategic input in utilization of resources. Adopt a broad view of advancing and promoting Nursing expertise in women’s health issues, the Senior Director will also engage faculty, and/or other senior leadership as appropriate to meet the School’s and CGWH objectives in women’s and/or maternal health.

• Work within the School, across the University, in the community and beyond to identify and create viable research, education, and practice partnerships and programs that will further the work of the CGWH and the strategic plan of the School of Nursing.

• Work with the Vice Dean of Institutional Advancement, the Senior Director will recruit members to the CGWH Advisory Board, identify new and steward existing donors, and create opportunities for alumni engagement that will enrich alumni and the CGWH.

• Serve as a liaison with the School’s department of Marketing and Communications to heighten the CGWH’s visibility.

• Spearhead planning for CGWH events.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate holds an earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D, or equivalent) and has at least 7-10 years of practice, service, and/or research on women’s health issues or an equivalent combination of education and experience. They will have expertise in women’s health, global health, and public health research, education, and practice. They will have a proven record of analyzing evidence and using evidence to inform programming and policies. They will have a history of creating and sustaining strong partnerships and multitasking to manage multiple priorities. The candidate will have expertise in program development and evaluation and grant writing/proposal development. Board development, fundraising, and events planning are preferred, as well a commitment to working to enforce the School’s mission in social justice. They will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders from community members, leaders, to university community members, students, and government officials. The candidate will be self-motivated and able to both function and lead as a team member.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Nursing

Pay Range

$88,861.00 - $168,837.00

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination 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.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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