Job Description Summary

The Senior Associate Director serves as the on-site operational and cultural leader for Wharton's Executive MBA program in San Francisco. Based at the Wharton San Francisco campus, this position requires regular on-site presence Tuesday through Saturday, including all class weekends.

This role extends beyond traditional cohort management responsibilities. The Senior Associate Director provides formal supervision and strategic leadership for SF-based WEMBA staff, including the San Francisco Class Manager, Program Coordinator, and other assigned team members.

SF-Based WEMBA Operations & People Leadership

• Provide direct supervision and strategic leadership for SF-based WEMBA staff
• Leads and supports direct report(s) through coaching, regular feedback, goal-setting, and day-to-day guidance

Academic Program & Cohort Leadership

• Serve as lead Class Manager for one assigned Executive MBA cohort

Class Weekend Planning & On-Site Execution

• Lead planning and execution of biweekly class weekends for assigned cohort

Strategic Planning, Standardization & Accountability

• Strengthen program-wide consistency and sustainability at the SF campus
• Travel to Philadelphia at least once or twice per term