Executive Director, Alumni Programming & Events, Wharton External Affairs

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Descripción del empleo

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. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.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

Executive Director, Alumni Programming & Events, Wharton External Affairs

Job Profile Title

Director D, Development, Alumni Relations

Job Description Summary

Wharton School Overview
Founded in 1881 as the world's first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education’s individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a dynamic community of staff, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.

Job Description

The Executive Director of Alumni Programming & Events provides strategic leadership and oversight for Wharton External Affairs' alumni engagement programming, including lifelong learning initiatives and the full portfolio of alumni and donor events. Leading a team responsible for alumni programming, lifelong learning, and event strategy and execution, the Executive Director establishes a shared vision, develops talent, and fosters a collaborative, high-performing culture that advances Wharton's engagement goals. Responsible for the short- and long-term development and implementation of Wharton's alumni learning and programming strategy, the Executive Director ensures content is relevant, accessible, and aligned with institutional priorities. Working closely with faculty and school leadership, the Executive Director translates Wharton's research, thought leadership, and strategic priorities into compelling programming that resonates with alumni and donors and advances lifelong engagement.

Setting the vision for alumni-facing content across regional events, reunions, and global programs, the Executive Director identifies opportunities to connect faculty expertise, institutional priorities, and alumni interests to create meaningful, high-impact engagement experiences. In partnership with stakeholders across Alumni Relations, Development, Principal Gifts & Board Relations, Executive Education, academic departments, the Dean's Office, and faculty leadership, the Executive Director develops, shapes, and delivers programming that reflects Wharton's academic excellence while supporting the school's engagement and fundraising priorities.

As a member of the External Affairs leadership team reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Executive Director collaborates with senior leaders across External Affairs and works