Admissions Support Specialist (Temporary, Jan–Mar 2027)

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania seeks a Temporary Admissions Specialist for the College of Liberal and Professional Studies. You will process applications, transcripts, and supporting documents, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. A primary duty is clear communication with applicants and admitted students via SLATE, Fresh Desk, and phone.

The role runs about 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday, for roughly 10 weeks starting January 2027, located in Philadelphia, PA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of office experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or some college preferred; strong communication is essential.
• Intermediate understanding of databases and MS Office; strong typing and organization.

Responsibilities

• Process applications, transcripts, test scores and supporting docs with accuracy and within targets.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email (Fresh Desk) and SLATE; hand off questions to staff as needed.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Typing

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SLATE CRM

Fresh Desk

Transcript services

Job description

University of Pennsylvania seeks a Temporary Admissions Specialist for the College of Liberal and Professional Studies. You will process applications, transcripts, and supporting documents, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. A primary duty is clear communication with applicants and admitted students via SLATE, Fresh Desk, and phone.

The role runs about 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday, for roughly 10 weeks starting January 2027, located in Philadelphia, PA.