Executive Director, Penn Center for Inclusive Innovation

Executive Director, Penn Center for Inclusive Innovation & Technology (Hybrid Eligible)

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
Executive Director, Penn Center for Inclusive Innovation & Technology (Hybrid Eligible)

Job Profile Title
Director C, Academic Affairs, Academic Center

Job Description Summary
The Penn Center for Inclusive Innovation & Technology is a new center at SP2, focused on developing and implementing innovative approaches to community engagement and community-informed innovation, guided at every step by a deep commitment to social justice and anti-racist frameworks. The Center will promote values-oriented approaches to community engaged innovation in social work, philanthropy, nonprofits, social policy, as well as across other Penn disciplines. The Center will develop models of equitable innovation through community engagement in technology, research, advocacy, and more.

The Executive Director will bring experience and creative insight to PCIIT, as well as a passion for social equity in the tech space. The Executive Director will be responsible for the leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of the Center. The Executive Director will work closely with the Faculty Director and the Center's Advisory Board to develop and implement the Center's strategic plan and advance the Center's mission to promote inclusive innovation and technology that improves social outcomes. The Executive Director will also be responsible for managing the Center's staff, fundraising, and developing partnerships with external stakeholders. In terms of developing partnerships, the Executive Director will collaborate with other centers and programs at SP2 and across the University to advance interdisciplinary research and teaching on technology for social impact. Additionally, the Executive Director will be responsible for managing the daily operations of PCIIT, collaborating with stakeholders and local partners, and communicating PCIIT's work externally. They will also provide thought leadership regarding research dissemination, policy, and miscellaneous creative projects.

Position contingent on grant funding.

All SP2 staff are required to participate in convocation and graduation ceremonies as needed.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Penn Center for Inclusive Innovation and Technology. Create a 5-year strategic plan vision alongside the Faculty Director and Creative Director. Conceptualize and oversee the planning and implementation of strategic plan.
• Manage the Center's staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Host regular check-ins with staff and discuss supervision in detail with staff. Provide oversight and leadership on all PCIIT workstreams (i.e. paper writing, creative research dissemination, and partnerships.)
• Develop and implement the Center's overall budget and strategic plan in partnership with the Faculty Director and the Advisory Board.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal (Sp2) programs/centers, especially other ones conducting community-based participatory research in Philadelphia. Meet with SP2 centers regularly to identify potential collaborations and update them on PCIIT's current activities.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support the Center's work, including grants, contracts, and other sources of revenue. Regularly meet with current and prospective funders to keep them updated on PCIIT's work and discuss future/current grant opportunities,
• Oversee the Center's research and programmatic activities, ensuring that they align with the Center's mission and strategic priorities. Also ensure that current research/programs follow the strategic plan's goals.
• Collaborate with other centers and programs at SP2 and across the University to advance interdisciplinary research and teaching on innovation and technology for social impact. Utilize personal and professional contacts, as well as other PCIIT leadership contacts, to identify additional external organizations working on issues related to equity in technology. These contacts include external stakeholders [such as other university labs/centers, creative arts organizations, and social impact non-profits], donors, partners, and community members. Regularly meet with contacts/stakeholders/potential partners to discuss updates on PCIIT's work, provide potential areas for collaboration, and maintain working relationships with others in the field.
• Represent the Center at local, national, and international conferences and events. Prepare to speak publicly about the work at the Center and share best practices with other experts in the tech innovation field and surface opportunities for further collaboration.
• Prepare and present regular reports on the Center's activities and achievements to the Dean of SP2 and the Advisory Board.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including participation in convocation and graduation ceremonies as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 5-7 years of leadership, community development, and/or technology and innovation, experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required. Demonstrated ability to manage larger budgets, lead diverse teams, supervise staff, and allocate resources effectively. Demonstrated evidence of an existing network within relevant sub-fields and a desire to work in a research environment marked by innovation required. Excellent communication skills across diverse audiences including community organizations, students, community members, policymakers, and academia. Exceptional organizational skills and capacity for managing multiple deadlines requiring advance forecasting. A desire to collaborate with transdisciplinary professionals and work within the Philadelphia community to advance tech innovation that is inclusive of diverse lived experiences and backgrounds. Must be specifically passionate about racial justice, tech equity, and have an understanding of creative research dissemination.

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
School of Social Policy and Practice

Pay Range
$74,476.00 - $100,000.00 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.
  

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