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Vice Dean, Director of Strategy & Innovation
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Position Number: 5462606
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Business - Marketing and Sales

Vice Dean, Director of Strategy & Innovation

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
Vice Dean, Director of Strategy & Innovation

Job Profile Title
Director E, Arts and Media, Communications and Marketing

Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Dean of Admissions, the vice dean collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and drive strategic initiatives that enhance the leadership position of Penn Admissions, focusing on business model innovation, pipeline strategy, competitor analysis, and accelerating the organization's analytics maturity.

In close collaboration with the Dean and with the Vice Dean / Director of Admissions, this position provides overall vision, management, and planning for three primary areas (marketing, communications, and audience experience) and their connections to our office's overall enrollment and operations functions which include, but are not limited to: recruitment, data analysis, application evaluation, project management, and campus partnerships.

Through directed focus and strategic boldness, this position will align data analytics activities and strategic planning to advance a culture of using quantitative and qualitative data to inform strategy conversations, while partnering with the Vice Dean / Information & Management Systems and the Sr. Business Systems Analyst to consistently infuse data analytics as part of strategy development and implementation.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Regularly conducting the analysis and research needed to understand how Penn Admissions is positioned in the competitive admissions landscape.
Using qualitative and quantitative findings to continue to drive and shape a differentiated campus visit experience and strategy for audience engagement across all "top of funnel" activities.
Partnering with leaders across the office and the University to drive business model innovation, pipeline strategy, and market/competitor analysis.
This position may infuse methodologies around design thinking and intentional equity in collaboration with on-campus stakeholders to enhance outreach and recruitment capabilities to key populations (first-generation, low-income, BIPOC, rural, etc.).
Utilizing quantitative, qualitative, and experiential research (campus visits, counselor interviews, exploration of industries outside of higher ed) to gain unique market insights that could then be incorporated into our business model.
Providing management, oversight, and collective care for 15 staff, including 3 direct reports within the Marketing, Communications, and Audience Experience Team.

Qualifications

Masters degree and 7 to 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
A deep commitment to issues of access and inclusion within higher education, and an understanding that these are essential lenses through which every strategic initiative and work product created by our office must be viewed.
History of developing evidence-based solutions and making decisions that are informed by data.
Outstanding track record for partnering with and drawing out the best in other professionals as a leader and manager, and of helping colleagues across all functions improve their own managerial approaches.
Ability to lead, plan, develop, and implement projects / programs that deliver on strategic priorities for both the office and for the broader institution, with the interpersonal intelligence to maintain relationships while also redirecting efforts if a project is not viable or aligned with these priorities.
Ability to structure complex issues and organize complicated insights from multiple sources and translate these effectively into strategic plans for action across the enrollment function.
A growth mindset and the ability to inspire this mindset in others.
Experience with planning and managing budgets. Valid driver's license and ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as required.

Application Requirement

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Provost's Center

Pay Range
$110,850.00 - $200,000.00 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, 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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