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Posted Job Title
Temporary Wharton Online Collaboration Advisor - Wharton Executive Education
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
As a premier provider of virtual executive education programming, the temporary Wharton Online (WO) team seeks a strategic advisor to help inform the current and future strategies around external collaborator engagements and programming. This short-term position will consult with current WO staff on existing collaborator relationships and provide a forward-thinking approach rooted in significant industry experience.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Provide feedback and strategic guidance on current negotiations with external partners.
Review existing revenue agreements and P&L statements from external partners.
Serve as an advisor on revising vacant staff position PIQ's and the WO organizational structure.
Advise the Managing Director on business unit budgeting and financial projections.
Qualifications:
Significant experience in the field of higher education (20 years); with experience in executive and online education preferred.
Deep understanding of the edtech and OPM field.
Familiarity with the Wharton School and related policies and procedures.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Wharton School
Pay Range
$7.25 - $155.75
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Special Requirements
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