Associate Director of Cultural Partnerships at The University of Pennsylvania in University Museum

Job description

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 Cultural Partnerships Job Profile Title Associate Director B, Academic Affairs, Academic Partnerships Job Description Summary This role oversees multiple partnership programs and initiatives for the Penn Cultural Heritage Center that support public engagement and academic outreach in the field of cultural heritage and cultural exchange. Under the direction of the Director of Research and Programs, and in coordination with the Associate Director for Cultural Rights Initiatives and Associate Director for Cultural Property Programs, implements the delivery of high-quality programs and research. This role leads medium- and short-term planning, supervises the Research Collaborations coordinator, manages resources, and strengthens collaborations across the Penn Cultural Heritage Center, Penn Museum, and the University as well as with external stakeholders. Job Description Job Responsibilities Articulates and implements the vision and goals of the Center in collaboration with core and affiliated Center faculty and in concert with Center and Penn Museum leadership. Leads the cultivation, coordination, and sustainability of strategic cultural partnerships, collaborative networks, and coalitions to strengthen the Center’s long-term impact, visibility, and external engagement. Supports the Center’s role as a thought leader in cultural heritage and community-based partnerships through institutional engagement, networking and field-based visits with partners, practitioners, and peer organizations. Supports the intellectual design of convenings, dialogues, and exchanges that advance the Center’s strategic priorities and align with extramural funding. Facilitates overall management, collaborative engagement, and development of the staff and programs that comprise academic partnerships and related programs. Facilitates collaboration across the Center, its programs, and internal and external stakeholders. Leads operational coordination of workflows, project tracking, internal processes, staff meetings, and scheduling in support of Center initiatives and strategic priorities. Acts as a liaison with donors and the Center’s Advisory Board. Coordinates with Penn Museum Development and promotes funded research. Supports effective utilization of financial resources, human resources (including staffing), and physical infrastructure of the Center. Represents the Center in meetings as needed and communicates Center priorities to internal and external stakeholders. Supervises the Research Collaborations Coordinator and supports the Business Admin