Partnerships Manager, Academy at Penn

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Long-term care insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family. You can also use flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits for you and dependents, long-term care insurance, and wellness programs to support your health and work-life balance.

These programs reflect Penn's commitment to employee well-being, professional growth, and a supportive environment, helping manage health costs and

Job description

locations: Graduate School of Education* **Experiential & Career-Connected Learning**: Develop and coordinate experiential learning opportunities, including internships, job shadowing, workplace visits, mentorship, career exploration, and other professional learning experiences; Work with Academy staff to identify opportunities that reflect students' interests and developmental needs and complement the Academy's broader college and career readiness programming; Coordinate with external partners to develop experiences that are meaningful, engaging, age-appropriate, and well structured for student participants; Support students and partners in preparing for experiential learning opportunities and facilitate communication and follow-up needed for successful participation; Monitor the implementation of partnership-based experiences and work collaboratively with students, staff, and partners to address challenges and strengthen future programming.* **Program Collaboration & Continuous Improvement**: Collaborate closely with the Director of Programming & Instruction, Assistant Director of Operations, and other Academy staff to ensure partnership opportunities are integrated into the broader student experience; Gather feedback from students, partners, and Academy staff to assess the quality and effectiveness of partnership experiences and identify opportunities for improvement; Contribute to planning and reflection around the Academy's experiential learning and partnership efforts, including identifying gaps and emerging opportunities; Support collection and organization of participation and partnership data to help the Academy understand the reach and effectiveness of its experiential learning opportunities; Participate as an active member of the Academy team and contribute to other program activities and priorities as appropriate.* **Cohort Leadership:** Oversee implementation of all program components for an assigned student cohort for Saturday and summer programming; Supervise and support program staff, including instructors, program leaders, and site liaisons; Ensure a high-quality, consistent experience for all students across program activities; Monitor student engagement, attendance, and overall progress; Troubleshoot programmatic, staffing, and student-related challenges in real time; Serve as the primary point of contact for cohort-related issues during program operation; Facilitate regular team check-ins and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to staff; Collaborate with program leadership to ensure alignment with program goals and expectations; Maintain accurate records and documentation related to cohort operations; Uphold a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for students and staff.**Partnership Development & Relationship Management**: Identify and pursue prospective partnerships with Penn departments and external programs, employers, professional organizations, community organizations, and other partners that can expand opportunities available to Academy students; Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing partners, serving as a primary Academy point of contact and developing relationships that can be sustained and expanded over time; Proactively engage partners in identifying opportunities for collaboration that align with Academy students' interests, needs, and college and career goals; Maintain regular communication with partners before, during, and following programming to support strong relationships and successful experiences; Collaborate with partners to gather and provide feedback, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen the quality and relevance of programming over time; Maintain organized records of partnerships, contacts, opportunities, student participation, and follow-up to support continuity and long-term relationship management.**Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts**: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.**Tuition**: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.**Long-Term Care Insurance:** In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.**Wellness and Work-life Resources**: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.