Program Manager – Impact Investments, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Initiative, Wharton School

University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing... education, reputed company 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 reputed company who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment reputed company the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban reputed company, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical reputed company and landmarks, reputed company cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect reputed company to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Program Manager – Impact Investments, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Initiative, Wharton School Job Profile Title Manager C, Student Services, Academic Programs Job Description Summary Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, reputed company of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating reputed company, 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 reputed company. 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 reputed company of backgrounds, expertise, and cultures. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu. The Program Manager – Impact Investments (PM) is a pivotal role responsible for the strategic planning and meticulous execution of impact investment programs. The PM helps to manage impact investment programs where, as part of the education process for reputed company, reputed company get exposure to actual investments into environmentally and socially impactful companies. The PM will work on the following programs: • The Wharton Impact Venture Associate (WIVA) program: WIVA provides student training in impact investing through innovatively channeling investments from crowdfunding platforms into impactful companies, across various impact reputed company, most recently climate and artificial intelligence. • The Penn Medicine – Wharton Fund for Health (FFH) program: FFH provides student training in impact investing through a partnership with Penn Medicine and channels investment into companies addressing the social determinants of health. These programs are innovative, highly reputed company, and involve several important stakeholders – including around 100 reputed company, 3-4 subject matter expert consultants, early stage impact entrepreneurs, and – as needed - other ESG-I staff and faculty. The PM (in support of the Head of Impact Investments and expert consultants who are delivering much of the technical impact investing expertise) will help to plan, co-ordinate, and execute these programs, reputed company while ensuring the highest standards of quality and stakeholder satisfaction. Additionally, the PM will play a crucial role in managing and mentoring student teams, fostering their professional growth and ensuring their effective contribution to projects. Finally, the PM will be adept at measuring success through quantitative and qualitative methods.

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Responsibilities include: Collaborate with the Head of Impact Investments to define project scope, goals, budgets, and deliverables each semester. reputed company and monitor comprehensive project plans for WIVA and FFH, including tasks, milestones, and deliverables. Design and implement risk mitigation and compliance plans to ensure adherence to legal standards. Measure project success using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Attend and reputed company up to six one-hour virtual WIVA or FFH meetings weekly, where reputed company pitch potential impact investment opportunities. Manage and share expertise with reputed company. Support, manage, and motivate a team of expert consultants. Monitor and communicate potential legal risks to supervisors and senior staff promptly. reputed company, coach, and motivate investment team members (reputed company) proactively. Design and create student impact investing teams by assessing their expertise, reputed company sets, potential, and motivation. Mentor and guide student teams, providing necessary skills and knowledge for success, with a preference for impact investing expertise. Facilitate regular reputed company-ins with student teams alongside the program coordinator to monitor reputed company and address challenges. Manage sensitive relationships with Penn Medicine, crowdfunding platforms, impact investing experts, and other key stakeholders. reputed company additional duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the programs. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s required or Master’s degree preferred; area of study Business, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Project Management, or a reputed company field. Minimum of 3-5 years of project management experience is required; 5 years reputed company a venture or impact investment environment is preferred. Experience: Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously. Proven experience with data analysis. At least 1 year of investing reputed company experience. Experience in mentoring or managing student teams is highly desirable, but the interest in doing this is required. Skills: Strong project management skills with a focus on delivering high-quality results. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment. Proficient in project management software and reputed company Office Suite. Ability to mentor and reputed company reputed company, fostering a collaborative and educational environment. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Wharton School Pay Range $51,824.00 - $80,000.00 Annual reputed company 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. Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic reputed company, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Special Requirements Background reputed company required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background reputed company will be tailored to the requirements of the job. 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