University of Pennsylvania · 1 month ago
Assistant Director, Wharton's Graduate Communications Program
Steinberg/Dietrich Hall
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. The Assistant Director will support Wharton’s Graduate Communication Program by providing curricular support for communication courses and assisting with the recruitment and training of instructors and teaching assistants.
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Responsibilities
Provide curricular support for WHCP core communication courses required for Wharton MBA and Executive MBA students. This includes updating instructional materials, managing Canvas sites, and managing classroom partners (e.g., media trainers, guest speakers, etc.) for approximately 40-50 sections each semester
Assist course heads in scheduling, training, and supporting approximately 40 P/T instructors and 50 Teaching Assistants to ensure consistent curriculum implementation across all course sections. This includes occasionally substituting when the primary instructor is unable to attend a class session
Assist with recruiting and hiring part-time lecturers, including auditions, observations, and training. Work closely with the Director and Operations Manager on the appointment process
Support WHCP initiatives and other programs throughout the School in which WHCP is involved. This may involve assisting with workshops, serving on committees, and/or collaborating with other departments
Provide occasional evening and weekend support for WHCP courses and events
Qualification
Required
Master's degree and 2 to 5 years of experience in business or higher education
Experience teaching in higher education
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of working successfully and collegially in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to occasionally travel to our San Francisco campus and work evenings and weekends to support WHCP activities
Current resume that outlines relevant experience
A cover letter that explains why you are interested in this specific role
Preferred
Experience teaching at the graduate school level
Experience working with Canvas LMS
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
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Funding
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$81.46MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Mark Dingfield
Executive Vice President
Angela Duckworth
Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor
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