Associate Dean – Entrepreneurial Programs

Penn Information Systems & Computing

. Develop and execute a multi-year vision for the Master in Law and non-degree program portfolio .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $132,275 - $238,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing educational program strategies, including market analysis, financial target achievement, and partnership cultivation. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex institutional processes, and represent educational institutions in external engagements.

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Program DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentPeople LeadershipMarket ResearchDigital Learning Experience

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Hard Skills

Program DesignFinancial Target SettingPerformance Metrics MonitoringMarket Demand ValidationPricing StrategyEnrollment MarketingMicro-Credentials DevelopmentOnline Course StrategyExecutive Education ManagementGlobal Program Experience

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligencePolitical AcumenCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced DegreeJDMBA

Industry Keywords

Legal EducationCorporate LearningExecutive EducationProfessional ServicesHigher Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a multi-year vision for the Master in Law and non-degree program portfolio
Scale existing programs and create new program categories
Identify and pursue domestic and international markets for legal and law-adjacent education
Shape open-enrollment, employer-group, and customized program offerings
Use Penn cross-university resources and shared infrastructure for program design and delivery
Set and achieve financial targets with the Chief Financial Officer
Validate market demand, pricing floors, and minimum enrollment thresholds for new launches
Develop and monitor program performance metrics with Business Affairs
Cultivate partnerships with corporations, law firms, healthcare systems, government agencies, and professional associations
Represent Penn Carey Law externally as a spokesperson and advocate
Coordinate the school’s external partnership strategy
Pursue joint offerings with Penn sister schools
Lead the strategic direction, positioning, pricing, and delivery-format evolution of the Master in Law program
Guide online course catalog platform strategy through an ongoing migration
Grow the pre-college summer academy and continuing legal education channel
Rebuild executive education and customized programs
Develop micro-credentials, employer-facing products, and short-format global offerings
Translate faculty scholarship into marketable programs and reduce faculty administrative burden
Establish artificial intelligence and the changing legal profession programming as an early flagship focus
Lead and develop the Legal Education Programs staff and Assistant Dean of the Master in Law program
Conduct a first-year organizational assessment and establish team goals, benchmarks, and operating infrastructure
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated track record of building or scaling revenue-generating programs, products, or business lines
Direct accountability for growth outcomes
Proven business development capability from market research and pricing through closing
Fluency operating inside a university or comparably complex, consensus-driven institution
Political acumen and ability to work through institutional processes
Strong people leadership and emotional intelligence
Experience managing seasoned professionals and leading established teams into new work
Credibility to engage world-class faculty as a collaborator and thought partner
Genuine respect for academic rigor and the value of legal education
Ability to represent the school externally with firms, corporations, and peer institutions
An advanced degree
JD, MBA, or equivalent strongly preferred
Experience in digital and online learning, including platform economics and enrollment marketing, is additionally valuable
Existing networks in corporate learning, executive education, or professional services markets are additionally valuable
Global program experience is additionally valuable
Familiarity with the legal industry is additionally valuable
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and eligible institutions
Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
Pre-tax or Roth retirement savings with TIAA and Vanguard investment options
Substantial paid time away from work
Long-term care insurance
Wellness and work-life programs and resources
Professional and personal development resources
Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, cultural and recreational activities
Discounts and special services, including arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, cars, cellular plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
Flexible work options involving non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures
Forgivable homeownership loan for eligible employees in West Philadelphia
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses, for up to two adoptions in the household
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer