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Director, Open Enrollment Programs - Wharton Executive Education
University of Pennsylvania
![]() Director, Open Enrollment Programs - Wharton Executive Education University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Director, Open Enrollment Programs - Wharton Executive Education Job Profile Title Director C, Student Services, Executive Education Job Description Summary Founded in 1881 as the world's first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year, 13,000 professionals worldwide advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education's individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a diverse staff population representing a rich array of backgrounds, expertise, and cultures. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu. The Director, Open Enrollment Programs is a critical role on Wharton Executive Education's Open Enrollment Program Design and Management Team, responsible for the quality design of new Open Enrollment offerings, updates/refreshing of multiple existing Open Enrollment programs, and overall satisfaction of Open Enrollment participants (as measured by participants' evaluations and external rankings). The Director is responsible for working closely with Wharton faculty and a team of colleagues across Business Development, Program Design and Management, Marketing and Client Relation to assess market demand for existing and new content and translating that need into open enrollment executive education offerings consistent with the mission and goals of the Wharton School and Executive Education. He/she will work with faculty to develop innovative, sophisticated and robust educational solutions, design curricula, and identify faculty to deliver program content that enhances and meets the learning objectives of participants. The Director will also collaborate with colleagues from the OE Business Development Team in support of group enrollments and ACP recruitment. The Director manages a high volume of programs in an assigned portfolio, and ensures learning objectives are met. To accomplish this, the Director will understand market needs, be thoroughly knowledgeable about the faculty and resources available to Wharton Executive Education, and design and deliver unique, targeted, impactful solutions to accomplish program objectives. This includes developing relationships with faculty, and cultivating new Wharton/Penn faculty, new instructors, and senior executives (when needed) for Executive Education programs. The Director's portfolio will also include partnership programs with other universities. These programs are structured as custom offerings with the partner university serving as the client. The Director is accountable for understanding and assessing client needs, ensuring a high quality of instruction that delivers on those needs. The Director is responsible for client retention and satisfaction with a goal of developing and maintaining multi-year, high value relationships. The Director will work collaboratively with clients and Wharton faculty to develop robust solutions, design customized curricula that enhances the learning experience of the executive education audience and identify/recruit program faculty. In conjunction with the Sr. Director, the Director will participate in business development efforts in support of building the University Partnership portfolio. This will include the development of new proposals and presentations both in-person and remotely. As part of the Design Process for all programs, the Director will design and incorporate appropriate pre and post program follow up initiatives to ensure participants' program satisfaction and assess their success in application of program tools/knowledge. He/she should demonstrate financial acumen and be responsible for assuring a positive contribution to the profitability of the team/department through cost management and support of the client relations and marketing team. This position requires matrixed oversight of each Program's Delivery Team with the expectation that each program is delivered with consistent program performance standards and seamless delivery. Job Description Job Responsibilities
Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years' experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in a related field preferred. Experience in designing educational solutions preferably in a high-end solutions environment or higher education, academic environment. Experience in consultative, adult learning theory and practices in industry and academic institutions strongly preferred. Experience in industry beyond the learning and development function a plus. Understanding of the executive education market and trends. Knowledge of faculty and resources available to Wharton Executive Education. The Director must have the demonstrated ability and willingness to work with ease across cultures and geographies. Experience in living and/or working with global clients a plus. Overall strategic and critical thinker and persuasion skills with executive audiences.
Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Wharton School Pay Range $74,476.00 - $114,500.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/SCC-Aresty-InstExec-Ed/Director--Open-Enrollment-Programs---Wharton-Executive-Education_JR00091671 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-0b1348ad39f70543b5a8045e491b3f5b
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About University of Pennsylvania
Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.
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