Associate Director of Admissions, Wharton MBA Program

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in Philadelphia seeks an Associate Director of Admissions for the MBA Program. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, this role leads admissions marketing and communications initiatives while serving as a full member of the Admissions Committee.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in admissions or related fields, excels in digital content creation, social media, writing and public speaking, and can manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in admissions/marketing/communications.
• Experience creating digital content and managing social media.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Strong project management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Public speaking experience; ability to present to large audiences.
• Interest in higher education and the MBA admissions process.
• Experience with admissions/marketing platforms such as Slate, WordPress, Canva, Pardot.

Responsibilities

• Manage MBA Admissions alumni yield program and related engagement initiatives.
• Develop and execute admissions marketing and communications initiatives across digital and print channels.
• Collaborate with Wharton Central Marketing & Communications and other University partners to support admissions marketing and engagement initiatives.
• Evaluate applications for admission, conduct applicant interviews, and participate in Admissions Committee discussions.
• Represent the Wharton MBA Program through recruitment events, information sessions, webinars, and domestic/international travel.

Skills

Digital content creation

Social media management

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal communications

Project management

Multitasking

Public speaking

Interest in higher education & MBA

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate

WordPress

Canva

Pardot

Job description

Associate Director of Admissions, Wharton MBA Program

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been rankednationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includesexcellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and theirfamilies, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety ofprofessional development opportunities, supportive work and familybenefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more.

Posted Job Title

Associate Director of Admissions, Wharton MBA Program

Job Profile Title

Associate Director C, Student Services, Graduate Programs

Job Description Summary

Wharton School Overview Founded in 1881 as the world's first collegiate business school,the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping thefuture of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, andcreating leaders who change the world. With campuses in bothPhiladelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, afaculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careersthrough Wharton Executive Education's individual,company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Whartonalumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transformbusiness every day. Wharton is home to a dynamic community ofstaff, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences, andperspectives. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.

The Associate Director of Admissions serves a dual role on the MBAAdmissions team, supporting both Admissions Marketing &Communications and the Admissions Committee. Reporting to theSenior Associate Director of Admissions, this position executesmarketing and communications initiatives that support recruitment,yield, and matriculation while serving as a full member of theAdmissions Committee. The ideal candidate is an exceptionalcommunicator and project manager who enjoys collaborating acrossteams, engaging with prospective students and alumni, andcontributing to a dynamic admissions environment.

The Admissions Marketing & Communications team executesmarketing initiatives that support recruitment, yield, andmatriculation across the full-time MBA Program. Working under thedirection of the Senior Associate Director, the Associate Directormanages the MBA Admissions alumni yield program and other yieldinitiatives designed to strengthen engagement with admittedstudents. This role oversees alumni outreach, communications,programming, and process improvement while identifyingopportunities to enhance the admitted student experience andmaximize program impact. The Associate Director also supportsmarketing and communications efforts throughout the admissionscycle, executing initiatives that promote recruitment, engageprospective and admitted students, and support matriculation whilemaintaining consistency with Wharton brand standards andmessaging.

As a member of the Admissions Committee, the Associate Directorevaluates applications for admission, conducts applicantinterviews, participates in committee discussions and admissionsdecisions, and represents the MBA Program through recruitment andyield activities. The position also serves as an ambassador for theprogram through presentations, webinars, information sessions, anddomestic and international recruitment travel.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously enhance the MBA Admissions alumni yieldprogram and related engagement initiatives, including alumnioutreach, communications, programming, volunteer management, andprocess improvement.
• Develop and execute admissions marketing and communicationsinitiatives that support recruitment, yield, and matriculationacross digital and print channels.
• Collaborate with Wharton's Central Marketing &Communications department and other University partners to supportadmissions marketing, communications, and engagementinitiatives.
• Evaluate applications for admission, conduct applicantinterviews, and participate in Admissions Committee discussions andadmissions decisions.
• Represent the Wharton MBA Program through recruitment events,information sessions, webinars, applicant interviews, and domesticand international travel.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years ofexperience (or an equivalent combination of education andexperience) in admissions, marketing, communications, journalism,public relations, or a related field.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience creating digital content and managing socialmedia
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communicationskills
• Strong project management and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Public speaking experience; ability to present to largein-person and virtual audiences
• Interest in higher education and the MBA admissionsprocess

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with admissions and marketing/design platformssuchas Slate, WordPress, Canva, and Pardot

Applicants must submit a cover letter and a range of writingsamples and/or online content including social media posts, emailcampaigns, website content, blogs, or similar communicationsmaterials.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$67,155.00 - $80,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization 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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to thequirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Pennoffers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and yourfamily's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spendingaccounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent careexpenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuitionbenefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can gettuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are alsoeligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with asubstantial amount of time away from work during the course of theyear. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personalaffairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time withfamily-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with GenworthFinancial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible familymembers) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of thecosts of long-term care services received at home, in the communityor in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, youwon't have to provide proof of good health or be subject tounderwriting requirements. Eligible family members must alwaysprovide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed tosupporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competingdemands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a widevariety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides anarray of resources to help you advance yourself personally andprofessionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,you have access to a wide range of University resources as well ascultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of theUniversity's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit ourarboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on atPenn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latestmusic or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the PennRelays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a memberof the Penn community, you're right in the middle of theexcitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of theseactivities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts andentertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find greatdeals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts andcultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admissionand memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoysubstantial savings on other goods and services such as new carsfrom Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movietickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offercreative approaches for completing work while promoting balancebetween work and personal commitments. These approaches involve useof non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or jobstructures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivableloan for eligible employees interested in buying a home orcurrently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used forclosing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligibleemployees on qualified expenses in connection with the legaladoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for upto two adoptions in your household.

Equal Employment 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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.