Strategic Director of Faculty Affairs & Administration

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

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, seeks a Director of Faculty Affairs and Administration in Philadelphia to lead faculty appointment processes and provide governance guidance. The role partners with senior leaders to ensure effective policy interpretation, confidentiality, and strategic support for academic personnel actions.

The Director will oversee cycles, governance, and records, collaborating with departments and partners to strengthen procedures while maintaining discretion and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5–7 years of experience in faculty affairs or academic personnel administration.
• Experience in complex research university environments preferred; Penn experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret and translate institutional policies for faculty and administrators.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication with senior stakeholders and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex faculty appointments and personnel processes across Wharton.
• Provide guidance on School and University policies and practices.
• Balance consistency with the needs of individual faculty and academic governance.
• Collaborate across departments and partners to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Policy interpretation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

5-7+ years experience in faculty affairs

Job description

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, seeks a Director of Faculty Affairs and Administration in Philadelphia to lead faculty appointment processes and provide governance guidance. The role partners with senior leaders to ensure effective policy interpretation, confidentiality, and strategic support for academic personnel actions.

The Director will oversee cycles, governance, and records, collaborating with departments and partners to strengthen procedures while maintaining discretion and