Associate Director, Scholarly & Professional Development

University of Pennsylvania

3d • $67,155 - $83,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Scholarly and Professional Development is Penn First Plus’s lead on the expanded suite of resources and programming that support the first-generation and/or limited-income undergraduate population’s access to all of the opportunities a Penn education offers. Specifically, as a part of this role, the incumbent: partners closely with Career Services, the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, Graduate Schools, Alumni Relations, and Faculty to provide developmental programming that addresses undergraduates’ scholarly and career development; provides day-to-day oversight of Penn First Plus’s emergency and opportunity funding resources that support access to scholarly and professional preparation; supports our work with case management of individual undergraduates and their financial needs; and coordinates professional development for our team of graduate student workers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• 3-5 years of experience in higher education advising students and developing student-centered programs required
• Demonstrable experience in coaching students toward scholarly and/or professional goals
• Practical and/or scholarly knowledge of the experiences of students who are the first in their families to pursue a 4-year degree or whom may be financially vulnerable required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree strongly preferred
• Budgetary acumen including tracking and reporting preferred

Responsibilities

• In partnership with Financial Aid and University Life, manage Penn First Plus’s suite of supplemental grant programs designed to make the opportunities of a Penn Education more accessible (e.g. Career Launch; Graduate School Preparation; Academic Conferences; Professional Clothing; Basic Needs; Emergency Funding; etc.), consulting with the Executive Director on precedent while tracking and reporting on expenditures and assisting with donor stewardship
• Engage in partnerships with Career Services, the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, Graduate Schools, Alumni Relations, and Faculty to provide developmental programming that addresses students’ scholarly and career development
• Partner with the Undergraduate Schools, University Life, Financial Aid, and Wellness in advising and supporting immediate student needs, advising and occasionally shepherding students
• Supervise a subset of Penn First Plus’s graduate student staff and develop the on-boarding training for all
• Collaborate with and support the Executive Director and Faculty Directors on organizational development programs that enhance the capacity of faculty and staff to educate and advise a socioeconomically diverse student population
• Provide support for summer bridge and new student programs

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
• 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
• tuition assistance here at Penn for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
• generous retirement plans
• Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
• 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
• free or discounted admission and memberships to Penn arts and cultural centers and museums
• discounts on 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level