Assistant Director, Center for Professional Learning

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

Assistant Director, Center for Professional Learning

Job Profile Title

Associate Director C

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director will design and manage professional learning programs for the Center for Professional Learning.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Director will conduct research to better understand the market viability of professional learning programs. The Assistant Director will apply best practices in professional learning to work collaboratively with subject-matter experts to design and manage all aspects of a portfolio of professional learning programs, including online programs, face-to-face programs, and blended programs.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree and 5 years to 7 years of professional learning experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required; Master’s Degree is preferred. Deep understanding of research and best practices in professional learning and leadership development required. Previous experience with online professional learning is preferred. Strong presentation skills to internal and external audiences required. Extreme attention to quality of output and detail required. Strength in building and maintaining effective relationships across working groups is required. Proven ability to multi-task in an environment with competing priorities.


Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Graduate School of Education

Pay Range

$50,684.00 - $91,232.00

Affirmative Action Statement 
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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.