Program Director, Transportation Initiative at Penn (6 month Term Position)

Program Director, Transportation Initiative At Penn

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 Americas 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 Penn Institute for Urban Research (Penn IUR) is a campus-wide institute dedicated to fostering increased understanding of cities through an interdisciplinary approach to urban issues. The Research Advisor and Program Director plays a central role in advancing the mission of the Transportation Initiative at Penn (TRIP), an interdisciplinary effort housed within the Penn Institute for Urban Research (Penn IUR). Working closely with TRIP's Director, the Program Director will help shape and implement TRIP's research agenda, policy engagement, and partnership strategiesconnecting Penn's academic expertise to the evolving challenges of creating sustainable, equitable, and technologically advanced transportation systems. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a mid-career professional with strong experience in program management, policy development, and stakeholder engagement to contribute meaningfully to applied research and innovation at the intersection of research, policy, practice, and education. The successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping TRIP's impact and fostering collaboration across academic and professional networks and working with donors and sponsors.

Job Responsibilities :

• Strategic and Program Development and Coordination :
• Convening Leadership :
• Policy Research and Publications :
• Partnership Development :
• Communications and Visibility :
• Funding and Reporting :
• Operational Management :
• Special Projects :

Qualifications :

Application Requirement :

A Cover Letter and Resume / CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume / CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Job Location : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School : Provost Interdisciplinary Programs

Pay Range : $79,500.00 - $88,400.00 Annual Rate

Equal Opportunity Statement : The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.