Strategic Director, Faculty Affairs & Governance

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School seeks a Director, Faculty Affairs & Administration to lead faculty personnel processes and governance across the School. The role reports to senior leadership and partners with departments to ensure responsive, compliant operations.

The Director coordinates appointments, reappointments, promotions, and related actions while guiding staff and faculty with strategic, policy-driven support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience in faculty affairs or academic administration.
• Experience in a complex research university or decentralized academic environment preferred.
• Ability to interpret policies and provide clear guidance to faculty and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex faculty appointments and personnel processes.
• Provide expert guidance on School and University policies and practices.
• Serve as a trusted resource to faculty, chairs, senior leadership, and staff.
• Promote consistent, responsive and high-quality faculty affairs operations.

Skills

Faculty affairs

Academic personnel processes

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Leadership

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Governance tools

Job description

University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School seeks a Director, Faculty Affairs & Administration to lead faculty personnel processes and governance across the School. The role reports to senior leadership and partners with departments to ensure responsive, compliant operations.

The Director coordinates appointments, reappointments, promotions, and related actions while guiding staff and faculty with strategic, policy-driven support.