ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

Duties : The Associate Director (AD) reports to the Deputy Vice Dean (DVD), Academics, and provides academic support and guidance to students considering studying for a semester in Wharton San Francisco.

The Associate Director works in partnership with students, faculty, and staff to assure an exceptional educational experience for our students in every aspect of their academic experience.

The AD is expected to be knowledgeable of educational pathways provided by the program in general and specifically through their San Francisco experience, that support students' goals, aiming for a high degree of personalization and customization.

It is expected that the associate director will develop in depth knowledge of technology, entrepreneurship, finance, and / or analytics, and is responsible for advising San Francisco bound students on all possible tracks in these academic areas.

In addition, the other professional staff will look to the associate director to share his / her expertise in these areas.

The AD works closely with the coordinator for co-curricular opportunities on the San Francisco admissions process, and with the DVD on course selection for San Francisco, and is responsible for communicating the San Francisco programming to MBA Admissions.

The position acts as a liaison to Career Management providing a seamless communication between MBA Career Management and Academic Affairs.

This position resides on our Philadelphia, PA campus. Ability to travel to San Francisco as needed, several times during the academic year, is required.

Qualifications : A Bachelor's Degree and 5 years to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

MBA (preferred)

Proven business experience in an environment with applications in technology, entrepreneurship, finance, and / or analytics

Cultural competency and ability to deliver superior customer service

Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Ability to travel to San Francisco, as needed

Reference Number : 07-29127

Salary Grade : 028

Employment Type : Exempt

Org : MBA Program Office

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.

Job Family : B-Executive / Managerial Administration