Partnerships Manager, Academy & Experiential Learning

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academy at Penn, a program of the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, seeks a Partnerships Manager to expand college and career readiness opportunities for Philadelphia high school students. You will cultivate partnerships with Penn departments, external programs, and community partners to design experiential learning experiences.

Reporting to the Director of Programming & Instruction, you will manage a portfolio of collaborations, coordinate internships and job

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 2-3 years of experience required; 3+ years preferred.
• Experience working with high school-aged youth in educational settings.
• Ability to build partnerships and coordinate multiple activities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Partnership Development & Relationship Management: Identify and pursue prospective partnerships with Penn departments and external programs; maintain relationships and coordinate opportunities for Academy students.
• Experiential & Career-Connected Learning: Develop and coordinate internships, job shadowing, mentorship, and other professional learning experiences.
• Program Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Work with Academy staff to integrate opportunities into the student experience and collect feedback for improvement.
• Cohort Leadership: Oversee program components for assigned student cohort; supervise staff and ensure consistent, high-quality experiences.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3+ years experience in education/youth development

Job description

The Academy at Penn, a program of the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, seeks a Partnerships Manager to expand college and career readiness opportunities for Philadelphia high school students. You will cultivate partnerships with Penn departments, external programs, and community partners to design experiential learning experiences.

Reporting to the Director of Programming & Instruction, you will manage a portfolio of collaborations, coordinate internships and job