Manager, LPS Administration & Special Projects

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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 Manager, LPS Administration & Special Projects Job Profile Title Manager C, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration Job Description Summary The Manager of LPS Administration & Special Projects reports to the Vice Dean for the College of Liberal & Professional Studies and ensures efficient operation of the Vice Dean's office. The position also plays a central role in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of division-wide administrative operations; manages LPS-wide events and communications on behalf of the Vice Dean; coordinates staff hiring processes and professional development activities and associated budgets; manages special initiatives and projects; and provides high-level administrative support to the Vice Dean and the senior leadership team of LPS. Job Description For over 130 years, the College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) in the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts and Sciences has extended a Penn education to a diverse population of ambitious students - from veterans and international scholars to high school students and working professionals. The LPS portfolio includes degree and non-degree programs designed to help students develop the skills they need to thrive in a changing global society. LPS programs are delivered on Penn's campus, online, and abroad, and all have a foundation in the arts and sciences.

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