Associate Director, Special Projects

About the role

The primary function of this position will be to serve as a highly versatile utility resource within the Department of Finance, providing broad-based, cross-functional support across all University funding sources.

This position requires strong independent judgment, discretion, and advanced problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities, identify workflow gaps, mitigate risk, and deliver high-quality analytical support in a dynamic academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Advances special project and planning efforts on behalf of the Director of Finance and Administration, covering a broad range of financial areas.
• Includes but not limited to analyzing fund groups that require specialized reporting and tracking; variance analysis; multi-year financial modeling.
• Serves as a utility resource within the department to provide cross-functional support.
• Analyzes data from various systems to produce regular and ad hoc financial reports.
• Ensures accuracy, clarity, and appropriate interpretation of financial information.
• Develops, maintains, reviews, and troubleshoots PSOM metrics, including those related to procurement and WorkDay.
• Pairs with school and University colleagues to improve transparency, identify trends, and explain variances.
• Evaluates and researches system or technology solutions for increasing efficiency in financial tracking or business processes.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 7 to 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location

Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Department / School: Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

Pay Range: $109,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

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.