Executive Director, Alumni Engagement & Events

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School seeks an Executive Director of Alumni Programming & Events to provide strategic leadership for alumni engagement, lifelong learning, and donor events. The role leads a team and collaborates with faculty and development partners to deliver high-impact programs that connect alumni with Wharton’s priorities.

The Executive Director shapes content across regional and global programs, aligning programming with Wharton's academic excellence and fundraising

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Wharton External Affairs' alumni engagement programming, lifelong learning initiatives, and donor events.
• Lead a team responsible for alumni programming, lifelong learning, and event strategy and execution.
• Develop talent, foster collaboration, and sustain a high-performing culture aligned with institutional priorities.
• Translate Wharton's research and strategic priorities into compelling programming that resonates with alumni and donors.

Job description

University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School seeks an Executive Director of Alumni Programming & Events to provide strategic leadership for alumni engagement, lifelong learning, and donor events. The role leads a team and collaborates with faculty and development partners to deliver high-impact programs that connect alumni with Wharton’s priorities.

The Executive Director shapes content across regional and global programs, aligning programming with Wharton's academic excellence and fundraising