Director, Executive Doctorate in Higher Education Management, Penn GSE

Director, Executive Doctorate in Higher Education Management, Penn GSE

The Director of the Executive Doctorate in Higher Education Management will lead this well-established program into the future with a focus on quality, continual improvement, and impact. The Director will oversee all logistics and operations of the program. This includes recruiting, student experience, faculty support, budget management and supervision of support staff. The Director will have knowledge of adult, cohort-based, and executive education program models. This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule but must be on campus on a regular, weekly basis and for all cohort weekends, student events and in-person meetings with faculty, students, and colleagues across GSE and the university.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of and accountability for all operational aspects of the program; manage all program operations including: overseeing the program's annual budget; develop and execute student recruitment strategy in partnership with GSE Admissions including school-wide recruitment efforts; collaborate with faculty admissions committee and GSE admissions in making all admissions decisions; implementing continuous improvement strategies to ensure the continued quality and rigor of the program and all program faculty, in partnership with the Vice Dean of Executive Programs and GSE leadership; managing all program staff; sustaining a culture of high performance and continual growth; expanding the program's alumni network and develop alumni communications, programs and opportunities, in partnership with Development and Alumni Relations; and occasional recruitment related and curricular travel.
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve the program's curriculum and its delivery in close collaboration with the program's faculty. Convene regular program faculty meetings and committees. Maintain and enhance academic standards, including dissertation work, instructional quality, content standards, cross-module integration, etc. Teach at least one course in the program.
• Oversee student progress and completion. Manage and improve internal data and reporting systems for regular monitoring of student progress. Work with GSE administration regarding application of GSE policies. Serve as advisor to all first-year students in the program and address all student concerns.
• Recruit, support, evaluate, and manage all faculty involved in the program including instructors and guest lecturers; ensuring alignment with program and evolving needs of the field. Oversee and support the professional growth and success of program staff. Address personnel issues with the support of Human Resources staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential:

• A Doctoral Degree and 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of higher education as a field of study and research necessary to teach and chair dissertations
• Knowledge of adult learners, cohort-based learning, and/or accelerated education programs

Preferred:

• Extensive higher education leadership experience preferred.
• Basic familiarity with CRM, LMS, and CMS software (e.g. Slate, Canvas)

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Graduate School of Education

Pay Range

$95,136.00 - $175,000.00 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, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.