Manager, Pre-Baccalaureate Programs, Wharton Global Youth Program

Manager, Pre-Baccalaureate Programs, Wharton Global Youth Program

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Posted Job Title
Manager, Pre-Baccalaureate Programs, Wharton Global Youth Program

Job Profile Title
Manager C, Student Services, Academic Programs

Job Description Summary
The Wharton Global Youth Program is seeking a Program Manager to lead development, operations, delivery, and assessment of the Wharton Pre-Baccalaureate Program, which introduces high-achieving high school students to credit-bearing coursework at The Wharton School. The Manager will have a diverse set of responsibilities including developing policies and best practices for operations and delivery of coursework, leading student support services, overseeing instructional resources, building community and partnerships within strategic areas, and fostering inclusivity and belonging within programming.

Job Description

The Manager, Pre-Baccalaureate Programs will lead development, operations, and delivery of Wharton's first dual-enrollment program for high-achieving high school students. The Manager will have a diverse set of responsibilities including developing policies and best practices for operations and delivery of coursework, leading student support services, overseeing instructional resources, building community and partnerships within strategic areas, and fostering inclusivity and belonging within programming. This position will function as lead on program operations; relationship building; instructional support; diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives; and student engagement.

DUTIES

• Program Operations: Establish course calendars, timelines, policies, and instructional deliverables in accordance with university policy; Maintain detailed course and student rosters and ensure accurate billing and financial records; Periodically host student cohorts on campus for ceremonies, presentations, or site visits
• Relationship Building: Serve as primary point of contact for National Education Equity Lab, GRIT Lab, and Heights, overseeing communications, workflow distribution, data collection, and assessment; Serve as a community liaison with outside agencies and strategic school districts to cultivate partnerships focused on closing equity/achievement/graduation gaps and to ensure growth of underrepresented groups within Pre-Bacc opportunities
• Instructional Support: Recruit and onboard instructors; Coordinate Teaching Fellow and TA matching process and lead orientation/provide support for TFs/TAs within Embedded model; Oversee creation of term-specific Canvas courses and ensure courses are engaging, interactive, and include relevant assessment
• DEIB Initiatives and Engagement: Work with Programming Team members, CBOs, and relevant partners to ensure access, inclusivity, and belonging amongst cohorts in both online and in-person settings; Assess policies, programs and initiatives through a DEI lens and make recommendations for changes
• Student Engagement: Serve as primary academic advisor for Pre-Bacc students: ensure access to/understanding of university resources, assist students in making decisions relevant to coursework, lead new student orientations, encourage student retention; Foster community amongst cohorts: host office hours and/or networking events, encourage engagement and participation, promote learning opportunities
  

This position will supervise one full-time administrative coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelors Degree and 3-5 years professional experience working within higher education is required; Master's degree within education or a related field is preferred
• Experience working with high school students is strongly encouraged
• Strong interpersonal communications, organizational skills, and attention to detail will be necessary for this position
• Ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a team; the Manager is an integral and active member of the Global Youth team.
• Experience with SalesForce, ZenDesk, University of Pennsylvania financial and student record systems, Canvas, and Qualtrics are also strongly encouraged

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.

Department / School
Wharton School

Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $78,096.00
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.
  

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