Sr. Associate Director, Employer Engagement, Wharton MBA Career Management at No relevant LinkedIn company found

City of Cortland, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

89242.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Technology Savvy, Communication Skills, Detail Orientation, Customer Service, Presentation Delivery, Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Business Development, Recruiting, Job Placement, Career Counseling, Coaching, Industry Experience, Data Analysis, Mentoring

Industry

Business Content

Description

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 Sr. Associate Director, Employer Engagement, Wharton MBA Career Management Job Profile Title Associate Director D, Student Services, Graduate Programs Job Description Summary Wharton School Overview Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education’s individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a dynamic community of staff, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu. Reporting to the Director of Employer Engagement, the Senior Associate Director, Employer Engagement oversees a team of Relationship Managers and shares responsibility with the other Senior Associate Director for implementing the employer services strategy, including business development, core account management, recruiting events, and the creation of new employer services. Job Description Responsibilities The role has primary responsibility for corporate relationships in one industry and secondary oversight of other industries managed by Relationship Managers, ensuring coordinated relationship building, student placement, and effective CRM use for strategic employer tracking. The Senior Associate Director sets processes, standards, and goals for business development and integrates MBA hiring trends and competitive benchmarking into strategies. This role is responsible for continually expanding Wharton’s presence in underrepresented and emerging markets (including West Coast and international), leveraging Wharton’s network of alumni, faculty, and research centers, and representing the school at industry conferences, recruiting roundtables, and employer forums. The position requires approximately 12% travel to meet with employers, attend events, and represent Wharton in key recruiting markets. Business development efforts focus on expanding relationships with current recruiting partners, cultivating new employer connections, and collaborating with alumni and Wharton colleagues such as External Affairs, Research Centers, and Faculty to strengthen partnerships. The Senior Associate Director ensures that business development meetings also serve as a key point for gathering feedback, with insights shared internally to inform strategy, improve services, and identify new opportunities. The Senior Associate Director oversees the Employer Engagement team’s marketing and communications process, including employer-targeted email campaigns, the employer website, and business development materials. The team also supports student focus groups and surveys to collect feedback on engaged employers. This feedback is analyzed and delivered back to employers during business development meetings, positioning Wharton as a responsive and forward-thinking partner. In addition to strategic responsibilities, this position plays a critical people management role by leading, developing, and mentoring Relationship Managers to ensure high performance and professional growth. The Senior Associate Director monitors and sets individual and team goals, provides regular feedback, conducts performance reviews, and fosters a collaborative, high-achieving team culture that encourages the sharing of best practices across industries. The Senior Associate Director also oversees the Alumni Career Expert (ACE) program, engaging alumni to support student job placement through business development outreach, maintaining consistent collaboration with active ACEs, and leading the MBA Career Management team in recruiting new alumni to sustain a strong and responsive network. This leadership role is responsible for implementing innovative business development solutions, setting strategic direction, cultivating connected communities of employers, recruiters, alumni, and students, and driving data analysis to ensure strategies strike the right balance between new business development and maintaining existing relationships. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a high degree of technology savvy, comfort with translating business needs to technology staff, outstanding written and oral communication skills, strong detail orientation, and be a high level contributor, collaborator, and self-starter. A Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of 5 to 7 years of prior work experience. Highly motivated and dedicated individual with strong project management, customer service, presentation delivery, and interpersonal skills. Previous managerial experience required, along with an ability to work as a strong team player. Able to interact across multiple levels, and willingness to go above and beyond to achieve the required goals. Knowledge of business and business careers, experience in recruiting, job placement, career counseling or coaching and/or significant industry experience. Ability and willingness to travel approximately 12% of the time to meet with employers, attend industry events, and represent Wharton in key recruiting markets. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Wharton School Pay Range $79,500.00 - $89,242.65 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. 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 Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education’s individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a diverse population of staff, representing a rich array of backgrounds, expertise, and cultures. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.

Responsibilities

The Senior Associate Director oversees a team responsible for corporate relationships and implements the employer services strategy, focusing on business development and recruiting events. This role also involves expanding Wharton’s presence in underrepresented markets and ensuring effective relationship management.