Associate Director of Cultural Partnerships

University of Pennsylvania•Columbus, OH

8d•$58,506 - $72,500•Onsite

About The Position

This role oversees multiple partnership programs and initiatives for the Penn Cultural Heritage Center that support public engagement and academic outreach in the field of cultural heritage and cultural exchange. Under the direction of the Director of Research and Programs, and in coordination with the Associate Director for Cultural Rights Initiatives and Associate Director for Cultural Property Programs, implements the delivery of high-quality programs and research. This role leads medium- and short-term planning, supervises the Research Collaborations coordinator, manages resources, and strengthens collaborations across the Penn Cultural Heritage Center, Penn Museum, and the University as well as with external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Familiarity with the administration of Federal grants involving academic institutions and non-profit organizations is required.
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

3 to 5 years of experience preferred.
Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Experience administering National Resource Center awards from the U.S. Department of Education is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Articulates and implements the vision and goals of the Center in collaboration with core and affiliated Center faculty and in concert with Center and Penn Museum leadership.
Leads the cultivation, coordination, and sustainability of strategic cultural partnerships, collaborative networks, and coalitions to strengthen the Center’s long-term impact, visibility, and external engagement.
Supports the Center’s role as a thought leader in cultural heritage and community-based partnerships through institutional engagement, networking and field-based visits with partners, practitioners, and peer organizations.
Supports the intellectual design of convenings, dialogues, and exchanges that advance the Center’s strategic priorities and align with extramural funding.
Facilitates overall management, collaborative engagement, and development of the staff and programs that comprise academic partnerships and related programs.
Facilitates collaboration across the Center, its programs, and internal and external stakeholders.
Leads operational coordination of workflows, project tracking, internal processes, staff meetings, and scheduling in support of Center initiatives and strategic priorities.
Acts as a liaison with donors and the Center’s Advisory Board.
Coordinates with Penn Museum Development and promotes funded research.
Supports effective utilization of financial resources, human resources (including staffing), and physical infrastructure of the Center.
Represents the Center in meetings as needed and communicates Center priorities to internal and external stakeholders.
Supervises the Research Collaborations Coordinator and supports the Business Administrator on administrative processes related to events.
Establishes and maintains partnerships by determining requirements for a successful relationship.
Tailors communication activities, project updates, and materials to specific partnerships, including the for the Asuray Land Restoration Project and international regional networks for cultural property protection and exchange under the IMLS National Leadership Grant.
Conducts research and support processes that strengthen partnerships with communities and institutional partners.
Develops and leads new research and programmatic cultural heritage initiatives by exploring project ideas, identifying collaborative opportunities, contributing to knowledge exchange, and designing relevant convenings.
Supports the Director of Research and Programs in advancing the Center’s strategic goals by translating ideas into actionable initiatives, partnerships, collaborative projects, and funding pathways.
Contributes to the development and coordination of strategic initiatives that strengthen the Center’s long-term growth, institutional partnerships, and external research activities.
Provides support on proposal development to align with funder priorities, institutional goals, and partner needs.
Advances the development of collaborative initiatives and externally engaged projects that support the Center’s research and engagement priorities.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

excellent healthcare
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
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
exceptional tuition benefits
tuition assistance here at Penn
tuition assistance at other institutions for dependent children
generous retirement plans
Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
pre-tax or Roth basis for retirement savings
wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
substantial amount of time away from work
Long-Term Care Insurance
wellness and work-life resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
Discounts and Special Services
free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff at Penn arts and cultural centers and museums
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
Penn Home Ownership Services
Adoption Assistance