• Job Description

  Req#: JR00085110

  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

  Associate Director of Broader Impacts and Outreach, Science Outreach Initiative, SAS Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI)

  Job Profile Title

  Associate Director C, Academic Affairs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  Job Description Summary

  The Associate Director of Broader Impacts and Outreach will work both collaboratively with the Director as well as autonomously to help grow the outreach and broader impacts portfolio of the Science Outreach Initiative.

  Job Description

  The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) forms the foundation of the scholarly excellence that has established Penn as one of the world's leading research universities. We teach students across all 12 Penn schools, and our academic departments span the reach from anthropology and biology to sociology and South Asian studies.

  The SAS Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) supports all students, faculty, staff, post docs, and alumni in the School of Arts and Sciences. We support dialogue, inquiry, and programming that works toward creating inclusive and equitable practices to provide access to academic research environments and the pursuit of knowledge. We accomplish this through robust recruitment and retention practices, building and sustaining a caring and supportive community, and deepening knowledge as well as connection to one another.

  As part of the ODEI, the Science Outreach Initiative (SOI) supports access, inclusion, engagement, and a culture of belonging in STEM. The SOI creates, implements, and evaluates collaborative outreach and engagement activities between the University of Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia community, and other partners. We facilitate the bi-directional translation of scientific, mathematical technological, engineering, and technological knowledge between the University and its partners by fostering community connections.

  Duties/Job Responsibilities:

  Lead engagement projects and proposals with faculty and students, particularly as part of NSF Broader Impacts, at various stages of proposal development and project implementation, including identifying potential partners, finding a good match between research and educational project outcomes, creating experiences for students with a range of ages and backgrounds, and developing grants and programming budgets.

  Lead and collaborate on research projects to determine the most effective models of STEM engagement.

  Partner with the Director in identifying, launching, and coordinating effective, scalable models for broader impacts that can interface with faculty research. Includes independently developing long-term relationships with partners within and outside the university and supporting opportunities that increase access to and participation of underrepresented groups in STEM fields.

  Autonomously prepare programming and materials for STEM educational outreach components of grants and site visits to support collaborative projects with faculty and other University personnel.

  Partner with the Director to determine additional hiring needs to support outreach (e.g., student workers, part-time, or full-time workers) and transition to supervising additional hires in the long-term.

  Assist the Director in tracking and promoting STEM educational outreach efforts across the University, including sharing information, resources, assessment results, and opportunities internally and externally.

  Coordinate with the Director and future Associate Director of Evaluation to ensure all projects and programming are being evaluated.

  Perform additional duties as assigned.

  Qualifications:

  Master's degree and 1 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Ph.D. preferred.

  Required:

  • Experience successfully managing events and/or programs including promotion, recruitment, logistics, registration, and content planning

  • Previous grant writing, reviewing, or other research development experience.

  • Demonstrated problem solving skills, independence, and success working in a team environment.

  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Have to pass background check for working with minors in PA and continue to recheck every 60 months

  Preferred:

  • Experience working collaboratively with faculty and executing faculty-driven research/grant projects

  • Previous project management experience, especially in managing multiple projects at one time

  • Experience in K-12, informal, and/or higher education

  • Previous grant writing experience writing Broader Impacts portions of National Science Foundation grants and/or comparable grants

  • Familiarity with survey and data collection, especially with minors

  • Experience building strong relationships across university colleges, centers, and institutes and with the community

  • Familiarly with doctoral level research

  • Previous research experience, especially related to STEM

  Job Location - City, State

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  Department / School

  School of Arts and Sciences

  Pay Range

  $51,824.00 - $91,000.00 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.

  To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

• About the company

  The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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