Senior Associate Director (College of Arts and Sciences), Career Services

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 Employers By State in 2021.

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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Posted Job Title
Senior Associate Director (College of Arts and Sciences), Career Services

Job Profile Title
Associate Director D

Job Description Summary
Establish direction for and oversee all career services, programs and outreach for College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates and alumni who seek support in career development and job search process. Manage and set priorities for the College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate team providing support, mentoring and evaluating performance. Advise College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates and alumni through in-person and virtual appointments. Develop strategic partnerships with campus stakeholders in the development of future collaborative programs and events. Actively engage with employers to understand their changing recruiting needs and strategies for hiring College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates. Directly organize, oversee, and contribute to career fairs. Represent Penn Career Services at employer meetings and professional conferences. Responsible for knowing liberal arts career trends both nationally and globally and about career fields of interest to College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates. Supervise Associate Directors, Administrative Coordinator and Graduate Assistants. Receive administrative direction from and report to Director of Undergraduate Career Initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Establish direction and oversee all career services, programs and outreach for College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate students and alumni
• Manage and set priorities for the College of Arts and Sciences team (2.5 Associate Directors, 1 Administrative Coordinator, 2 Graduate Assistants) providing support, mentoring and evaluating performance.
• Participate in the development and implementation of an office-wide strategic plan, and use this as a basis for developing innovative programs and resources for College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates
• Advise College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate students and alumni through in-person and virtual appointments.
• Stay up-to-date on liberal arts related employment trends and careers relevant to the broad range of College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates
• Play a leading role in developing digital content and resources for the website and social media to provide students and alumni with access to fresh and engaging career resources
• Develop strategic partnerships with campus stakeholders in the development of future collaborative programs and events
• Actively engage with employers to understand their changing recruiting needs and strategies for hiring College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates. Provide recommendations on best practices for employers with job and internship openings working with Employer Relations team.
• Support the oversight of the Career Plans/First Destination Survey data collection process for College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates in collaboration with the Data Visualizations & Analytics Manager
• Explore new opportunities to collect and use data on College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate career preferences
• Directly organize, oversee, and contribute to Fall and Spring career fairs
• Represent Penn Career Services at professional meetings/conferences and become involved with local/national professional associations
• Willingness to contribute to and eventually lead one of the Career Services committees and/or University Life working groups
• Receive administrative supervision from and report to the Director of Undergraduate Career Initiatives.

Qualifications

• A Master's Degree or more is required and 3 years to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise professional and support staff and support their professional and career development.
• Motivation to take initiative in evolving our approaches to undergraduate career support as part of a multi-team office. Proven ability in program planning and implementation, communication and teamwork, with a strategic mindset to create recognizable events that create value and impact beyond our office
• Desire to create innovative programming reflecting the changing needs of undergraduates and the world of work.
• Demonstrated advising skills and cultural competence to work with a diverse range of College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates applying to a variety of careers.
• Outstanding presentation skills in different formats for different audiences, with comfort creating digital content and resources.
• Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies and tools
• Quick learner, with ability to assimilate and retain large volumes of information on career fields.
• Collaborative nature with a willingness to work across teams.
• Creative problem-solver addressing situations quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrated relationship building and networking skills.
• Effective multi-tasker, with ability to effectively juggle multiple priorities.
• Positive, can-do attitude and outlook, with high energy to support a positive office environment.
• Flexible in adapting to new systems and responsibilities.
• Eagerness to lead by example in all aspects of work and supporting a positive work-life balance
• Sense of humor.

Application Requirement:

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.



Budgeted Pay Range:

$78K -- $83K commensurate with education and experience

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Student Services

Pay Range
$59,703.00 - $95,524.33

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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