Associate Director of Community, Climate, Doctoral Education

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Associate Director supporting community, climate, and doctoral education at Penn GSE. Leading initiatives and managing operations while collaborating with faculty and senior leaders in education.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, coordination, and execution of programs, events, and initiatives that advance Penn GSE's commitment to community building across the school
Manage office operations, including budget oversight and vendor administration
Serve as the primary logistical and relational point of contact for high-profile guests and visitors
Staff the standing Committee on Climate and Community
Develop, implement, and assess programs, policies, and initiatives aimed at strengthening the doctoral student experience
Provide project management and administrative support to the Associate Dean across the portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Familiarity with concepts, issues, and programs associated with fostering community within a multifaceted organization and graduate level programs
Demonstrated experience in program or event planning, coordination, and execution
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft reports, materials, and correspondence on behalf of senior leaders
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, and external guests
Ability to manage financial and administrative processes including budget tracking and expense reconciliation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Five years of experience preferred; Prior experience in higher education administration or supporting academic departments; Experience supporting senior academic administrators or faculty leaders; Experience with commercial graphic design templates and platforms used to generate communications with GSE community

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
exceptional tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependent children
generous retirement plans
substantial amount of time away from work
long-term care insurance
a wide variety of programs and resources to support health and work-life balance
professional and personal development resources
access to a wide range of University resources and cultural activities
discounts on goods and services including transportation, and mortgages
flexible work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

program planningevent coordinationproject managementbudget trackingexpense reconciliationadministrative supportreport draftingcommunication materials preparationstakeholder management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscollaborative workeffective communicationability to manage multiple prioritiesdeadline management