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.

The mission of the President’s Center is to support the President, the trustees, and the University’s senior leadership; advance Penn’s highest priorities; to aid the faculty, students, and staff in their teaching, research, and service activities; and to advance excellence at Penn. In addition to the Office of the President, the President’s Center includes the following units: African-American Resource Center, Almanac, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Office of General Counsel, Office of Institutional Research & Analysis, Office of Government and Community Affairs, Office of the Ombudsman, Office of the Sexual Violence Investigative Officer, Office of the University Secretary, University Archives and Records Center, Office of University Communications, and WXPN. http://www.upenn.edu/president/

Reporting to the Vice President for University Communications, but with much direct and independent interaction with the President and other Penn executives, the Director of Executive Communications is responsible for a wide range of executive communications activities, including, but not limited to: engaging with the media to generate positive coverage on behalf of the President’s Office; providing briefings and talking points for interviews; developing social media content and managing relevant websites and blogs; developing collateral material in support of presidential initiatives; and working collaboratively with staff within the President’s Office, Development and Alumni Relations, other University offices and outside vendors in support of major events.

A Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years to 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. The ideal will possess excellent writing skills; have strong interpersonal skills; be comfortable interacting with university executives, Trustees, and key alumni; possess a thorough understanding of, and experience with, the use of social media; be consistent in meeting deadlines; and have the ability to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining a sense of humor and collegial work ethic in an environment that can be fast paced.

Good judgment, creativity, common sense, and an awareness of the issues affecting higher education are essential to success in the job.

The ability to travel, both domestically and internationally, is required.

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.