Senior Director of Leadership Research
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Senior Director of Leadership Research
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.
Posted Job Title
Senior Director of Leadership Research
Job Profile Title
Director D, Research
Job Description Summary
Founded 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. ... The Senior Director of Leadership Research works in close partnership with the Leadership Research Pillar faculty lead, advancing the Pillar's research agenda by translating faculty research and institutional priorities into coordinated research themes, high-impact conferences and sponsored research opportunities.
The Senior Director has the opportunity to teach up to 1 course (1 C.U.) per year, based on availability and background.
Job Description
The Senior Director's responsibilities will include:
- Shape and coordinate Leadership Research priorities across centers and the Pillar: Partner with faculty directors to define and document research activity across the leadership research centers...
- Develop and deliver flagship research programming: Provide strategic oversight for the design and execution of high-profile academic and industry conferences and round tables.
- Build and manage industry partnership relationships and pipeline: Work closely with McNulty Senior Leadership and Wharton External Affairs to cultivate relationships with industry and foundations...
- Advance pillar and University collaboration: Build strong relationships with faculty and staff across academic departments...
- Oversee internal research funding process: Manage the administration of internal Wharton research funding programs...
- Supervise Leadership Pillar support staff: Supervise Leadership Pillar support staff...
Qualifications
Ph.D. strongly preferred; Master's degree required. 7+ years of progressively responsible experience managing research initiatives, academic programs, or comparable strategic research environments... A background or research focus in leadership, organizational behavior, human resources, people analytics, neuroscience, management, organizational psychology, sociology, or marketing preferred.
Position is contingent upon funding.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Wharton School
Pay Range
$112,433.00 - $155,000.00 Annual Rate
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