University of Pennsylvania · 1 day ago
Associate Director, MSSP Program
McNeil Building - 5th Floor
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$66K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. The Associate Director of the MSSP Program will manage operational components of the program, engage in strategic planning, and lead the development of innovative curricular programming while overseeing admissions and recruitment efforts.
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Responsibilities
Reporting to the MSSP Program Faculty Director, with dotted line reporting and support from the Cross-Master’s Curriculum Director, the Associate Director will advance all components of the MSSP Program, including operational (curricular innovation & development, dual degree programs, certificates including the MSSP + Data Analytics, practicum placements, and waiver exams). Engage in strategic planning, administrative operations, and budgetary decisions. Develop, implement, and evaluate programmatic innovations at the school level and engage in continuous quality improvement with all aspects of the MSSP Program
Schedule courses, recruit, and offer support to instructors for MSSP courses each term, including review of all syllabi to ensure quality standards of the MSSP program curriculum and programming; provide orientation regarding expectations and resources for teaching at SP2 for new instructors
Provide academic guidance for MSSP students and regularly communicate with them through email and in-person meetings about a range of topics, including curricular offerings and community events
Provide admissions related support, including recruiting, engagement in events, and review of applications
Train, supervise, and support the MSSP Program team, including the Program Coordinator and student worker(s)
Provide support with initiatives and events for students, staff, faculty, and community partners. Staff various programmatic committees including MSSP Governance and liaise/collaborate with other SP2 programs, centers, and colleagues
Participate in local, regional, and national social policy organizations, conferences, and meetings, including the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management, contribute to peer-reviewed publications in order to enhance MSSP Program curricular offerings, share innovative curricular advances, and ensure the presence of SP2 in local, regional and national social policy settings
Perform additional duties as assigned, including participation in convocation and graduation ceremonies as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Enthusiasm for social policy education, curricular innovation, and program evaluation
Demonstrated effectiveness and commitment to excellence in social policy education
Prior supervisory/program leadership experience
Commitment to supporting students, instructors, staff and community-based partners
Engaged pursuit of social justice aims of social policy education
Strong interpersonal, verbal, organizational and writing skills
Capacity for facilitating positive team interactions and functioning
Ability to balance attention to detail and large-scale programmatic development
An optimistic outlook and joyful approach to one's work
A sense of humor
Preferred
Master's in social or public policy or a related field
Doctoral degree
7-10 years of social policy experience
7-10 years of social policy education experience
Prior experience with managing a team, collaborating across departments, research, publication and professional presentations
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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