University of Pennsylvania · 2 months ago
Associate Director, Research Program & Space Planning (Space Planning & Operations)
Anatomy/Chemistry Building
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$91K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania, a prestigious Ivy League institution, is seeking an Associate Director for Research Program and Space Planning within the Perelman School of Medicine. This role involves managing space planning and development, coordinating with stakeholders, and providing leadership to enhance the School's mission and operations.
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Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate the development of functional need programming and planning of space solutions for the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM)
Communicate with organizational and program stakeholders
Conduct data analysis and needs assessment
Engage in space programming and building level organizational planning
Make recommendations of space use to senior leadership
Provide innovative leadership and build strong partnerships within the Penn Medicine and University communities
Lead thought processes and achieve consensus
Act as a change agent and pursue development of an environment that enables and enhances the transformative work of the PSOM, faculty, students, and staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field, or equivalent work experience required
5 to 7 years of relevant work experience preferably in a medical school or academic environment
Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication/interpersonal skills, good managerial and people skills, accurate and precise, and organized
AutoCAD proficient, Revit preferred
Familiar with database software packages, CAD/CAFM systems, and basic building infrastructure systems and space planning
Ensures accountability, demonstrates self-awareness, values differences
Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including those at a high level of influence
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage conflict
Nimble learning and self-development skills
Identify complex issues and simplify those that need to be escalated for leadership action
Anticipate, proactively prevent, and/or mitigate potential issues utilizing past experience and a strong understanding of client behavior
Ensure problems are solved at the root cause level when issues arise
Preferred
Professional degree in Architecture, Planning, or related field is preferred
Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition
Retirement
Time Away from Work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development
University Resources
Discounts and Special Services
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services
Adoption Assistance
Company
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is an American private Ivy League Research University that excels in producing future leaders.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$81.46MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUS Department of EnergyParent Project Muscular Dystrophy
2024-08-28Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $18M
2022-09-15Grant· $55M
Leadership Team
Mark Dingfield
Executive Vice President
Angela Duckworth
Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor
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