Manager of Experiential Learning Programs, Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative (WAIAI)

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Posted Job Title

Manager of Experiential Learning Programs, Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative (WAIAI)

Job Profile Title

Manager D, Research

Job Description Summary

Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year, 13,000 professionals worldwide advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education’s individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a diverse staff population representing a rich array of backgrounds, expertise, and cultures. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.

The Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative (WAIAI) is advancing cutting-edge applications of AI and data science in modern business, with the keen understanding that artificial intelligence is transforming how we live, learn, and work. WAIAI spearheads innovative student learning experiences, faculty research opportunities, and thought partnerships with industry experts and practitioners. Our work also extends to K-12 education, preparing the next generation to leverage AI and data science to its full potential, as well as executive education to train the existing workforce in modern AI and statistical methods. WAIAI brings together five research centers at Wharton: AI at Wharton, Generative AI Lab, Neuroscience Initiative, People Analytics, and the Sports Analytics and Business Initiative.

The Manager of Experiential Learning Programs will advance the goals of The Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative by leading the design, scope, and execution of experiential learning and research projects. This role manages WAIAI’s suite of experiential learning programs, collaborating with industry partners, students, academic communities, and internal departments. The Manager of Experiential Learning Programs works closely with external partners and the WAIAI data/research team to manage data access, transfer, storage, preparation, and documentation for these projects and serves as a liaison to students and researchers, assisting them with understanding the analytics problem and business questions, and using and understanding the data. The Manager of Experiential Learning Programs also leads staff peers and provides/organizes supplemental workshops and programs to enhance the student experience while also focusing on the scaling and expansion of these initiatives to meet diverse student skill levels.

Job Description

Duties:

• Manages WAIAI’s suite of experiential learning programs including the AI and Analytics Accelerator, the Hack-AI-thon, AI Award with Venture Lab, and other new programming.

• Collaborates with the Director of Data Science and Research to scope out student experiential learning projects and engage with industry partners and other stakeholders to bring these programs from concept to completion.

• Leads their staff peers, including the WAIAI data/research team and other foundation staff to support these projects and provide supplemental workshops and programs to enhance the student experience.

• Manages and executes the High School Data Science Competition.

• Manages the scaling and expansion of experiential learning programs under the Wharton AI and Analytics strategic initiative. This includes collaborating with various internal departments across Wharton.

• Teaches technical workshops and develops new online course material offered by the WAIAI data/research team.

• Develops presentations, content, and other custom projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience with databases and data analysis tools.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and Data Visualization.
• Familiarity with cloud computing services like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with AI tools/services like LLMs, ChatGPT, and the OpenAI API.
• Familiarity with database design and management. • Experience with survey design, data collection, and survey data analysis.
• Experience with human subject research.
• Familiarity with survey software like Qualtrics, Prolific, or SurveyMonkey Apply.
• Extensive experience in mentoring or technical project management with students.
• Extensive experience with teaching and/or online course development.
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented and experienced in leading projects from end to end.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$61,046.00 - $115,000.00 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

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Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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