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Assistant Vice President of Residential and Hospitality Services
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Position Number: 5618718
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Academic Vice Presidents and Provosts

Assistant Vice President of Residential and Hospitality Services

Assistant Vice President of Residential and Hospitality Services

University of Pennsylvania, a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next assistant vice president for residential and hospitality services. This is an on-site leadership role.

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a global leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top universities in the world. 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, which named Penn one of America's Best Employers by State in 2021.

The Assistant Vice President of Residential and Hospitality Services (AVP) is accountable for the University of Pennsylvania's (Penn's) residential, dining, conference, hospitality, and off-campus services, including strategy, business and fiscal management, facilities, and operations. Reporting to Michael D. Scales, Vice President of Business Services, the AVP provides leadership and policy direction for Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS)-one of 17 departments reporting to Mr. Scales-and is responsible for an operating budget of over $60 million.

The salary range for this position is $230,000.00-$245,000.00.

QUALIFICATIONS
A master's degree and at least ten years of significant administrative/management experience leading housing, residential life, or hospitality teams in a higher education setting are required.
The following skills or competencies are also required:

Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills with the ability to conduct short-range and long-range project planning studies.

Ability to establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.

Ability to organize complex work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and
exercise independent judgment.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions in a timely manner.

Demonstrated organizational, managerial, budgetary, and exemplary financial management
skills.

Ability to interpret, analyze, and evaluate data with a track record of effectively identifying
problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing innovative and effective solutions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated experience leading and supervising a diverse group of professional, support, and student employees.

Ability to establish and maintain a collaborative rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

Demonstrated ability to build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, and constituents.

A high level of professionalism, executive ability, and a keen understanding of protocol.

APPLICATION AND NOMINATION
University of Pennsylvania has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin October 7, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/assistant-vice-president-of-residential-and-hospitality- services/

Contact Julie Leos at jal@spelmanjohnson.com for confidential inquiries and nominations.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should
contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

Visit the University of Pennsylvania website at www.upenn.edu

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Suite 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993.

To apply, visit https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/assistant-vice-president-of-residential-and-hospitality-services/