Director, Chief Learning Officer Executive Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Education

University Of Pennsylvania

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Director, Chief Learning Officer Executive Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Education

The new Director of the Chief Learning Officer Executive Doctoral Program will lead the program beginning in summer 2026. The successful candidate will build on the strengths of this important program while also bringing new vision and deep commitment to quality, innovation, and impact.

The Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Ed.D program is a three-year doctoral degree designed for senior leaders from various professional backgrounds. It delivers a rigorous academic program in an executive format focused on integrating theory with business practice. Students hone skills in strategic management, leadership, fostering inclusive environments, and evidence-based decision making.

The Director will :

• be responsible for the overall direction of the program and its outcomes and guide the program into the future as a premier offering among executive leadership programs nationally and internationally
• collaborate closely with Admissions on student recruitment and yield, with Development and Alumni Relations on alumni engagement and stewardship, and with Marketing and Communications on program marketing and promotion
• develop a supportive student community and offer an intellectually challenging experience for students from recruitment and admissions through alumni engagement
• collaborate with existing faculty and recruit new faculty to envision and implement a rigorous, exemplary and relevant curriculum with outstanding instruction
• support the ongoing professional and intellectual development of faculty teaching and advising in the program
• improve and update program operations, manage staff, and oversee budgets, and
• enhance and secure its reputation as a preeminent higher education doctorate program

The Director will also contribute to the overall direction and mission of Penn GSE. The School offers eight executive format doctoral and masters' programs for working professionals that are seeking to advance as leading practitioners in their field. The Director of the Chief Learning Officer Executive Doctoral Program will also serve on the Executive Programs Leadership Team. The position is eligible for some hybrid work, with weekly presence on campus and required on-site participation at all instructional sessions, Executive Program Leadership Team meetings, program faculty meetings, and other school-wide activities. Salary is commensurate with experience, consistent with university human resource salary frameworks.

Qualifications : A doctoral degree and 5-7 years of experience is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the talent and organizational development needs across corporate, entrepreneurial, non-profit, and government sectors, knowledge of higher education necessary to teach and chair dissertations, and experience managing staff and program budgets are essential. Prior experience leading academic programs (design, delivery, and operations) preferred.

Job Location : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School : Graduate School of Education

Pay Range : $93,500.00 - $170,000.00 Annual Rate

Equal Opportunity Statement : The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.