Associate Director, Academic Programs, The Jospeh H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies

University OverviewThe 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 TitleAssociate Director, Academic Programs, The Jospeh H. Lauder Institute of Management and International StudiesJob Profile TitleAssociate Director C, Student Services, Academic ProgramsJob Description SummaryWharton School OverviewFounded 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. The Lauder Institute: The Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies was founded in 1983 at the University of Pennsylvania by brothers Leonard and Ronald Lauder, in honor of their father Joseph Lauder. The Institute houses a 24-month joint degree MA degree program in International Studies for incoming cohorts of approximately 75 students each year. The degree is awarded by the School of Arts and Sciences and is offered as a joint program with the Wharton MBA or the JD Program at Penn Carey Law School. The Associate Director for Academic Administration will manage and oversee administrative operations for core curriculum courses, the Africa General and the Global Program and related co-curricular programming. This position reports to the Managing Director and provides direct support to the Lauder Co-Director and non-Language Program Faculty Directors. Responsibilities include: managing operational support for instruction delivery; oversight over administrative processes and protocols related to the MA Thesis, managing academic appointment dossiers, and managing and reporting data on course enrollments and related records to Co-Director. This position will also collaborate closely with Faculty Directors and Faculty Leads to manage the logistics and budgets of summer immersions for the Africa General and Global Programs, and thus will play a central role in providing administrative oversight. The Associate Director will supervise a staff member responsible primarily for executing operations.Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities:Oversee academic program operations and approval systems across core curriculum courses and affiliated programs, ensuring effective course support delivery, faculty coordination, and compliance with academic policies; manage the launch of implementation of related co-curricular programmingManage administrative operations of MA thesis processes in close collaboration with Faculty Lead, including faculty coordination, student–advisor matching, and oversight of academic milestones and deliverables; regular communication with students   Lead faculty affairs processes, including appointments, on-boarding, and engagement, ensuring consistent instructional coverage and policy application across programs, support faculty on-boarding Oversee planning logistics of summer immersion programs in close partnership with Faculty responsible for full oversight of the immersions in multiple countries, manage vendor relationships, logistics, and cross-functional coordination with internal and external stakeholdersServe as principal point-of-contact for students and faculty regarding non-language international studies courses and related curricular programming; ensure consistent application of policies across courses. Supervise and manage Program Manager staff, including workload allocation, performance management, and professional developmentPartner with program leadership to support academic planning, operational improvements, and implementation of strategic initiatives across the student lifecycleQualifications:A Bachelor's Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience in higher education administration are required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Qualifications: Project and events management. Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines. Ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and challenging situations with tact and diplomacy.Attention to detail and interest in da