What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director, McGraw Center for Educational Leadership, GSE (Hybrid Eligible) position at University of Pennsylvania?
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 Employers By State in 2021.
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.
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.
Posted Job Title
Executive Director, McGraw Center for Educational Leadership, GSE (Hybrid Eligible)
Job Profile Title
Director D
Job Description Summary
The Executive Director of the McGraw Center for Educational Leadership will be responsible for launching a newly endowed Center to maximize the impact of Penn GSE's exceptionally strong and diverse leadership programs and position GSE as a center of conversation and thought leadership in this area. GSE's academic leadership programs currently provide cutting edge preparation for leaders from preK-12 to higher education to corporate settings, but relatively few opportunities exist for students or alumni to come together to think more broadly about the future of leadership in a rapidly changing world. GSE's outstanding faculty, reputational excellence, and collaborative spirit will provide critical support for the Executive Director in developing programs and convening gatherings that benefit multiple constituents-students, alumni, local, national, and global thought leaders, scholars, and practitioners. The Executive Director will report to the Dean of Penn GSE and work closely with the directors and faculty of our leadership programs.
The Penn Graduate School of Education is committed to cultivating a workplace that values equity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We seek talented individuals who will help lead our efforts to create a more inclusive workplace in a community with a substantive institutional commitment to equity and justice. Diversity is prized at Penn as a central component of our mission and helps create an educational and working environment that best supports the University's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship.
Job Description
List of Responsibilities
Serve as the Executive Director of the McGraw Center for Educational Leadership, providing leadership and administrative oversight for the Center's operations and major priorities.
Working collaboratively with the dean and program directors and faculty, envision and establish the McGraw Center for Educational Leadership by outlining a comprehensive strategic plan that defines the goals and objectives of this new center to ensure it has the influence and impact envisioned by the donors.
Develop and set the Center's strategy by cultivating buy-in and involvement from GSE's academic and center program directors, consulting with key external stakeholders on trends in educational leadership and incorporating student and alumni voices.
Build capacity for impact through outreach to key constituents, including GSE alumni, education sector and industry leaders/ influencers, philanthropic, non-profit and corporate partners, and practitioners from relevant sectors.
Collaborate with Penn GSE Program Directors to identify curricular and professional learning opportunities that span leadership across preK-20 sectors and corporate settings and support these Directors in incorporating them into their programs' curricula. Create and manage the McGraw Leadership Education Speaker Series and other programs to advance and disseminate GSE's expertise in educational leadership.
Design and execute programming for students across all Penn GSE leadership programs that enable GSE graduates to understand the interactions, dependencies and competency pathways across this continuum that will influence their future positions and careers.
Partner with colleagues at Catalyst, the Center for Professional Development and potentially other centers in GSE to identify opportunities to share ideas, network, improve existing programs, and develop new programs focused on educational leadership.
Perform Other Duties as Assigned.
Qualifications
Master's degree required; doctoral or terminal degree strongly preferred. Degree can be in fields related to education, learning, leadership, corporate learning, organizational learning, or related areas.
8-10 years of managerial experience required, preferably in a higher education or corporate setting. This should include ability to manage a budget, supervise staff and oversee operations for a complex organization.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve goals
All 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.
All applicants must submit a cover letter.
Penn GSE actively seeks and welcomes people of color, women, the LGBTQIA community, persons with disabilities, and people at intersections of these identities, to apply.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.
Department / School
Graduate School of Education
Pay Range
$90,860.00 - $142,844.66
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
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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 Employers By State in 2021.
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.
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.
Posted Job Title
Executive Director, McGraw Center for Educational Leadership, GSE (Hybrid Eligible)
Job Profile Title
Director D
Job Description Summary
The Executive Director of the McGraw Center for Educational Leadership will be responsible for launching a newly endowed Center to maximize the impact of Penn GSE's exceptionally strong and diverse leadership programs and position GSE as a center of conversation and thought leadership in this area. GSE's academic leadership programs currently provide cutting edge preparation for leaders from preK-12 to higher education to corporate settings, but relatively few opportunities exist for students or alumni to come together to think more broadly about the future of leadership in a rapidly changing world. GSE's outstanding faculty, reputational excellence, and collaborative spirit will provide critical support for the Executive Director in developing programs and convening gatherings that benefit multiple constituents-students, alumni, local, national, and global thought leaders, scholars, and practitioners. The Executive Director will report to the Dean of Penn GSE and work closely with the directors and faculty of our leadership programs.
The Penn Graduate School of Education is committed to cultivating a workplace that values equity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We seek talented individuals who will help lead our efforts to create a more inclusive workplace in a community with a substantive institutional commitment to equity and justice. Diversity is prized at Penn as a central component of our mission and helps create an educational and working environment that best supports the University's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship.
Job Description
List of Responsibilities
Serve as the Executive Director of the McGraw Center for Educational Leadership, providing leadership and administrative oversight for the Center's operations and major priorities.
Working collaboratively with the dean and program directors and faculty, envision and establish the McGraw Center for Educational Leadership by outlining a comprehensive strategic plan that defines the goals and objectives of this new center to ensure it has the influence and impact envisioned by the donors.
Develop and set the Center's strategy by cultivating buy-in and involvement from GSE's academic and center program directors, consulting with key external stakeholders on trends in educational leadership and incorporating student and alumni voices.
Build capacity for impact through outreach to key constituents, including GSE alumni, education sector and industry leaders/ influencers, philanthropic, non-profit and corporate partners, and practitioners from relevant sectors.
Collaborate with Penn GSE Program Directors to identify curricular and professional learning opportunities that span leadership across preK-20 sectors and corporate settings and support these Directors in incorporating them into their programs' curricula. Create and manage the McGraw Leadership Education Speaker Series and other programs to advance and disseminate GSE's expertise in educational leadership.
Design and execute programming for students across all Penn GSE leadership programs that enable GSE graduates to understand the interactions, dependencies and competency pathways across this continuum that will influence their future positions and careers.
Partner with colleagues at Catalyst, the Center for Professional Development and potentially other centers in GSE to identify opportunities to share ideas, network, improve existing programs, and develop new programs focused on educational leadership.
Perform Other Duties as Assigned.
Qualifications
Master's degree required; doctoral or terminal degree strongly preferred. Degree can be in fields related to education, learning, leadership, corporate learning, organizational learning, or related areas.
8-10 years of managerial experience required, preferably in a higher education or corporate setting. This should include ability to manage a budget, supervise staff and oversee operations for a complex organization.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve goals
All 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.
All applicants must submit a cover letter.
Penn GSE actively seeks and welcomes people of color, women, the LGBTQIA community, persons with disabilities, and people at intersections of these identities, to apply.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.
Department / School
Graduate School of Education
Pay Range
$90,860.00 - $142,844.66
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
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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