Senior Manager, Cultural Partnerships & Outreach

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania, based in Philadelphia, PA, invites applications for Associate Director of Cultural Partnerships at the Penn Cultural Heritage Center within the University Museum. The role leads partnership programs, coordinates initiatives, and strengthens collaborations with Penn Museum and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings a background in academic partnerships, grant administration, and program development, with federal funding experience and nonprofit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degrees required; 2–3 years experience or equivalent, 3–5 years preferred.
• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Federal grant administration involving academic institutions and nonprofits is required.
• Experience administering National Resource Center awards from the U.S. Department of Education is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Articulates and implements the Center’s vision with core faculty and leadership.
• Leads cultivation, coordination, and sustainability of cultural partnerships and external engagement.
• Manages staff and programs; coordinates workflows, events, and internal processes; liaises with donors and the Advisory Board.
• Supports proposal development and funding pathways to advance strategic initiatives.
• Represents the Center in meetings and with external partners to advance priorities.

Skills

Grant administration

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania, based in Philadelphia, PA, invites applications for Associate Director of Cultural Partnerships at the Penn Cultural Heritage Center within the University Museum. The role leads partnership programs, coordinates initiatives, and strengthens collaborations with Penn Museum and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings a background in academic partnerships, grant administration, and program development, with federal funding experience and nonprofit