Executive Director, McGraw Center for Educational Leadership
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education

The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) seeks a seasoned, collaborative leader to serve as Executive Director of the McGraw Center for Educational Leadership.

About Penn GSE
For 110 years, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education has defined success by our positive impact on society. Today, Penn GSE is known worldwide for rigorous scholarship, high-quality instruction, and impactful, innovative practice. Our academic programs span the educational landscape, producing some of the most highly sought-after educators, leaders, researchers, counselors, and entrepreneurs. Our faculty are widely regarded as leading experts in their fields, our students bring a deep commitment to impact, and our dedicated staff are committed to realizing our mission every day. Penn GSE alumni, numbering nearly 20,000, lead transformative educational change in over 90 countries. Our work is rooted in the belief that education is a public good—essential to a just and thriving society.

The McGraw Center for Educational Leadership
Established in 2022 by a $10 million gift from the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Family Foundation, the McGraw Center for Educational Leadership is a hub for innovation and collaboration, dedicated to advancing educational leadership across PreK-12, higher education, corporate and lifelong learning, and nonprofit sectors. Through a blend of research, professional learning, and practice, the Center cultivates leaders who can drive systemic change and address the evolving challenges of education and learning today and tomorrow. By partnering with educators, policymakers, and thought leaders globally, the McGraw Center supports a wide community of leaders committed to educational excellence.

Our Next Executive Director
The Executive Director will lead a center dedicated to shaping the future of educational leadership across sectors. The ideal candidate for this role will bring extensive experience in educational leadership, with a deep understanding of the leadership continuum spanning PreK through postsecondary education and extending into corporate and lifelong learning, and nonprofit environments. This position demands not only a strategic visionary but a “doer” with an action orientation, ready to build the center’s capacity in its early years of operation.

The Executive Director will work closely with colleagues across Penn GSE, as well as with partners throughout the educational landscape, to drive impactful initiatives. Penn GSE’s outstanding faculty, reputational excellence, and collaborative spirit will provide critical support for the Executive Director in developing programs and convening gatherings that benefit multiple constituents—students, alumni, local, national, and global thought leaders, scholars, and practitioners. In addition to advancing new initiatives, the Executive Director will guide the continued integration and growth of the Center for School Study Councils and the Coalition for Educational Excellence.

Managing a small team, the Executive Director will report directly to the Vice Dean of Innovative Programs and Partnerships with a dotted-line reportage to the Penn GSE Dean. They will also collaborate closely with the directors and faculty of our leadership programs to ensure the success of the Center's mission. A master’s degree is required; Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent strongly preferred.

Please find the full position profile here: https://www.dsgco.com/search/22197-penn-executive-director-mcgraw-center/

Compensation
Compensation is expected in the range of $185,000-$200,000. Depending upon the academic background of the candidate, this appointment can run concurrently with a Senior Fellow teaching appointment at Penn GSE with a supplement up to $50,000 for total compensation in the $235,000-$250,000 range.

Contact Information
Diversified Search Group | Storbeck Search has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Ruth Shoemaker Wood with Lisa Solinsky. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile Nominations or inquiries can be directed to the search team at PennGSEMcGrawED@storbecksearch.com  All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.

Equal Opportunity at University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania seeks talented students, faculty and staff with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other class protected under applicable federal, state or local law 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 Equal Opportunity Programs; Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Suite 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice).