Business Manager, McNulty Leadership Program at Wharton

Hybrid Eligible

Dinan Hall

Full time

JR

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.

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Business Manager, McNulty Leadership Program at Wharton

Job Profile Title

Business Manager B

Job Description Summary

Founded in 1881 as the world's first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future 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, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students.

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

The McNulty Leadership Program (MLP) at the Wharton School develops transformative leaders through undergraduate, MBA, executive, and interdisciplinary programming that integrates leadership development, experiential learning, and real-world engagement across Penn and beyond.

The Business Manager serves as the primary financial operations and administrative lead supporting the McNulty Leadership Program. This position oversees a diverse portfolio of financial and administrative operations supporting multiple leadership programs. This role partners closely with program leadership, Wharton Finance & Administration, and Human Resources to ensure accurate financial processing, operational effectiveness, compliance with University policies, and continuous improvement of business processes and resource management.

Success in this role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills, sound judgment, initiative, and strong attention to detail. The successful candidate will be proactive and resourceful, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex operational challenges, and identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery. This position reports to the Senior Director, Organizational Effectiveness and plays a critical part in ensuring the operational excellence behind innovative leadership programs that serve students, faculty, and external partners.

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Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial operations, business…