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The Director of Post-Secondary Education – Philadelphia (“Director (Philadelphia)”) will play a critical leadership role in expanding The Howley Foundation’s college scholarship program in Philadelphia, PA. This individual will serve as a key connector between the Foundation, high schools, students, and partner universities, helping to build a scalable, outcomes-driven college success initiative. Qualified candidates must reside near Philadelphia, PA.

The Foundation has historically focused on high school programs; the post-secondary effort is newer and rapidly evolving. The Post-Secondary Education Program prioritizes colleges with strong academic and support outcomes for lower-income students and degree programs aligned with clear career pathways and strong post-graduate earning potential. This role offers a unique opportunity to build partnerships, and directly impact college access, persistence, and career outcomes for underserved students.

As a fully remote position, the Director (Philadelphia) will need to possess strong time management and organizational skills. They must be able to work independently while also working collaboratively with colleagues in Philadelphia, Cleveland and Chicago. In-person meetings and school visits in the Philadelphia area will be required.

The ideal candidate is mission-driven, relationship-focused, and results-oriented. They must be passionate about expanding access to high-quality post-secondary opportunities and ensuring students succeed in college and beyond. They are comfortable building systems and contribute to the growth of a small but impactful organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working closely with the Director of Post-Secondary Education (Cleveland), the Director (Philadelphia) will be responsible for the following:

Program Development & Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with:
• Current and new College scholars
• High school counselors, administrators, students and parents in partner high schools

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Overview of Position:

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!
• Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000

Position Summary 
The Director of Academic Affairs and Student Success provides leadership and operational oversight for academic programming and student success initiatives across the University College and its campuses, with a primary focus on the Bachelor of General Studies. This role is responsible for enhancing the quality and effectiveness of academic advising, promoting student persistence and completion, leading assessment efforts, and supporting a broad range of academic matters.  The Director will work to align academic quality, student engagement, and enrollment strategies to ensure consistent, high-quality services across University College campuses, fostering student persistence, timely degree completion, and career advancement.

University College supports Temple’s mission by providing high quality education to its students that is accessible, affordable, diverse, and engaged with the broader community across its campuses at Ambler, Center City, Harrisburg, Main Campus, and online.  University College serves learners of all ages and backgrounds by delivering credit, non-credit, training, and continuing education programs both on and off campus as well as online. The University College seeks to build capacity and support the unique strengths of each location in response to regional needs with educational programs as well as space and services for conferences, training and other events for both internal and external clients.  For more information about the University College and the Bachelor of General Studies program visit: www.universitycollege.temple.edu.

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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.

Job Description Summary:

The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is one of the nation’s oldest and most distinguished law schools. We offer a distinctive cross-disciplinary legal education, drawing on the depth and breadth of the University of Pennsylvania, and a supportive intellectual community for our scholars, staff, and students alike.

The Student Affairs Office is charged with defining and developing this internal culture of Penn Carey Law’s student-focused community. The Director for Student Development leads strategic initiatives that promote respectful dialogue, collaborative engagement, and the development of professional identity among law students. Through thoughtful programming, collaborative partnerships, and informed advising, the Director works to embed values of professionalism and civil discourse into the full student experience at the Law School.

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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.

Job Description Summary:

The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) seeks a Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic advisor and operational partner to the Dean. This role sits at the center of the School’s leadership infrastructure and is responsible for advancing the Dean’s priorities through disciplined execution, cross-functional coordination, and high-level problem solving.

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Description:

The City College of Municipal Employment (CCME) is a strategic community and workforce initiative in partnership with the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Works, and the School District of Philadelphia that prepares Philadelphia residents for municipal jobs. The Director is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of CCME to ensure the successful implementation, execution and evaluation of the initiative. Working strategically and collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, the Director is responsible for day-to-day operations to achieve short-term and long-term objectives for enrollment, retention, completion, employment, and continuing education. The Director demonstrates proactive leadership and a commitment to the Mission, Goals and Core Values of Community College of Philadelphia.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and evaluation of CCME to ensure achievement of short term and long-term goals.
• Serve as one of the chief points of contact of CCME for internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to the Mayor’s Office.
• Work collaboratively with multiple College units, such as Enrollment Management, Institutional Research, Financial Aid, Marketing and Communications, Workforce & Economic Innovation, and Career Connections to ensure CCME goals and objectives are met.
• Identify and implement evidence-based strategies for necessary improvements.

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Description:

We’re hiring a Director of Programs to lead the day-to-day execution of our youth program (BOLT Youth Leaders Fellowship) and manage our program team. This is a hands-on, school-based leadership role. You will ensure our youth programs run with strong systems, clear accountability, and consistent outcomes—while staying closely connected to students and school communities. We are looking for a leader who can balance strong accountability and operational rigor with relational leadership, adaptability, and deep respect for young people and school communities.

You will also support the execution of our adult program (BOLT School for Grassroots Leadership), ensuring it runs smoothly operationally.

This role has significant ownership over day-to-day program execution, staffing coordination, and operational decision-making, while partnering closely with organizational leadership on strategic direction, program design, and major organizational decisions. You will not be responsible for setting overall program strategy, but you will play a key role in ensuring that strategy is executed effectively on the ground.

In your cover letter, please provide specific examples of how your prior experience aligns with the responsibilities outlined in this job description. We are particularly interested in experience related to team management, program execution, school or youth-facing leadership, and operational systems.

This job will begin on August 10, 2026 at the earliest.

Youth Program Execution & Outcomes (YLF) (30%)

• Ensure strong day-to-day execution of the BOLT Youth Leaders Fellowship across sites through effective management, coordination, and accountability
• Track and manage key metrics including recruitment, attendance, retention, and outcomes

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