Senior Director, Enrollment Programs - Wharton Executive Education

Senior Director, Open Enrollment Programs
- Wharton Executive Education University Overview

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Senior Director, Open Enrollment Programs
- Wharton Executive Education

Director E, Student Services, Executive Education

Wharton School Overview Founded in 1881 as the world's first collegiate business school,the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping thefuture of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, afaculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students.

Each year
13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careersthrough Wharton Executive Education's individual,company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Whartonalumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transformbusiness every day. Wharton is home to a dynamic community ofstaff, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Open Enrollment director team, overseeing a portfolio of executive education programs and ensuring alignment with Wharton Executive Education's strategic objectives.
• Lead and develop a team of Directors responsible for thedesign, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of open enrollment programs. Establish portfolio priorities, identify opportunities for growth and innovation, and oversee the evolution of the portfolio across in-person, blended, and emerging learning modalities. Directly manage a portfolio of high-profile strategic programs and institutional partnerships.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate a team of Directors responsible for program management and portfolio performance.
  
  Establish performance expectations, support professional development, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture. Guide Directors in strategic planning, decision-making,financial management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide oversight for the financial performance of the Open Enrollment portfolio, including revenue, expenses, profitability,enrollment performance, and resource utilization. Partner with Directors to develop financial strategies, monitor program performance, and achieve annual revenue and profitability goals.
  
  Allocate resources to optimize portfolio performance and support organizational growth objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Wharton andPenn faculty to advance curriculum innovation, program quality, and portfolio growth. Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to identify emerging topics, refresh existing programs, and develop new executive education offerings. Develop strategies to diversify and expand the faculty pool by engaging Wharton and Penn faculty,industry leaders, and global subject matter experts.
• Participate as a key member of the Open Enrollment leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, policy…