Director of University Life Space and Event Management
University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Director of University Life Space and Event Management

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.

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
Director of University Life Space and Event Management

Job Profile Title
Associate Director E

Job Description Summary
The Director of University Life Space and Event Management is responsible for the overall management of University Life spaces and event support, including the Penn Student Center at Houston Hall, Perelman Quadrangle, as well as facility support to University Life office spaces and a pool of classrooms. The Director provides leadership in the development and implementation of services and programs for the campus community. This role works closely and collaboratively with University Life colleagues and ensures alignment with divisional strategic priorities and values.

The Director will lead organizational effectiveness initiatives for the department including ensuring progress toward division and department strategic goals and service goals, creating training and professional development curricula, engaging in on-going assessment, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and participation in division wide efforts.

Job Description

DUTIES:

The Director of University Life Space and Event Management is responsible for the overall management and operations needs related to University Life spaces. With responsibility for the strategic planning and operations of Penn's Student Center at Houston Hall, the Director establishes goals and objectives based on the Division of University life values and priorities; and provides leadership in the implementation of services and programs for the campus community. This role also oversees the operations and facilities aspects of other University Life spaces including Arts Research and Culture House (ARCH), Iron Gate Theatre, Irvine Auditorium, outdoor spaces, central pool classrooms, and University Life offices/centers.

The Director will lead organizational effectiveness initiatives for the department including ensuring progress toward division and department strategic and service goals, creating training and professional development curricula, engaging in on-going assessment, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and participation in division wide efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's Degree and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a University student life, campus center environment is required.
  • Professional experience in training design and delivery to student and administrative audiences is required.
  • Experience leading initiatives and programs to promote inclusion, and student belonging is required.
  • Experience in consensus building, working with both student and University leadership to develop and communicate policy is required.
  • Sound judgment, decision making, and ability to resolve complex problems with a broad organizational lens is required.
  • Ability to respond to facility and interpersonal emergencies calmly and succinctly; and willingness to work, non-traditional hours required.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including sensitivity to the needs and concerns of students and campus partners is required.
  • Strong administrative, organizational, and logistics experience with attention to detail is required.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively to establish and achieve divisional objectives is also required.


Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Student Activities

Pay Range
$72,837.00 - $138,391.00

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


To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Houston-Hall/Director-of-University-Life-Space-and-Event-Management_JR00033210





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