ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

Inside Higher Ed; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Philadelphia is seeking an Associate Director for its Academic Affairs Office. This role entails providing academic support to students and developing expertise in areas like technology and finance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position requires travel to San Francisco periodically. Competitive salary and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Proven business experience in technology, entrepreneurship, finance, or analytics.
• Ability to travel to San Francisco as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support and guidance to students for studying in San Francisco.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of technology, entrepreneurship, finance, and analytics.
• Act as a liaison to Career Management, ensuring communication with Academic Affairs.

Skills

Cultural competency

Strong communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Overview

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

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Duties

The Associate Director (AD) reports to the Deputy Vice Dean (DVD), Academics, and provides academic support and guidance to students considering studying for a semester in Wharton San Francisco. The AD works in partnership with students, faculty, and staff to assure an exceptional educational experience for our students in every aspect of their academic experience.

The AD is expected to be knowledgeable of educational pathways provided by the program in general and specifically through their San Francisco experience, supporting students\' goals with a high degree of personalization and customization.

The AD will develop in-depth knowledge of technology, entrepreneurship, finance, and/or analytics, and is responsible for advising San Francisco bound students on all possible tracks in these academic areas. The AD also shares expertise with other professional staff.

The AD works closely with the coordinator for co-curricular opportunities on the San Francisco admissions process, and with the DVD on course selection for San Francisco, and is responsible for communicating the San Francisco programming to MBA Admissions. The position acts as a liaison to Career Management, providing seamless communication between MBA Career Management and Academic Affairs.

This position resides on our Philadelphia, PA campus. Ability to travel to San Francisco as needed, several times during the academic year, is required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree and 5 years to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• MBA (preferred).
• Proven business experience in an environment with applications in technology, entrepreneurship, finance, and/or analytics.
• Cultural competency and ability to deliver superior customer service.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to San Francisco, as needed.
• Reference Number: 07-29127
• Salary Grade: 028
• Employment Type: Exempt
• Org: MBA Program Office
• 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.
• Job Family: B-Executive/Managerial Administration

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