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.

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.

Consistently ranked among the country’s top design schools, PennDesign enrolls more than 700 students in 25 degree programs, including architecture, landscape architecture, city planning, historic preservation, and the fine arts. https://www.design.upenn.edu/

The Assistant Director manages the Department of Landscape Architecture in direct collaboration with the Department Chair, including teaching/ faculty affairs, budget development and management, day-to-day operations, course planning and scheduling, student affairs, admissions, lecture series, special events, publications and social media. Coordinate faculty searches, appointments, promotions and reappointments. Coordinate the 3 and 4 Summer Institute programs for students entering the MLA programs. Oversee and supervise the work of the Department Coordinator and the Administrative Assistant as well as student workers. Supervise, Hire and train replacement staff members. Coordinate the hiring and payroll needs of part-time faculty, student teaching assistants and research assistants.

A Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Ability to work independently and manage other staff is required. Ability to multitask and work in a team is required. Detail oriented, exceptional organizational, communication and writing skills are required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop, InDesign), preferred. Graphic arts, arts education and program management background, preferred.

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.