Coordinator, MBA Student Experience, Wharton MBA Program Office

Inside Higher Ed; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 42,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Generous retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development resources

Access to university resources

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Coordinator for the MBA Student Experience. This role involves managing administrative operations, planning events, and engaging with students and faculty. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree with 3 to 5 years of experience and excellent organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $20.00 to $30.67 per hour, with benefits including health insurance and professional development resources.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and exercise sound judgement and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day academic administrative operations in-person and online for the MBA Program Office.
• Plan and execute logistics for in-person and online MBA Program-wide events.
• Provide high-level administrative support and project management to Schools/Centers and to the Vice Dean’s office.
• Engage with students, faculty, and staff on campus and at local events; maintain communications and respond to inquiries.
• Support budget management and cross-divisional projects as directed.
• Ensure adherence to University policies, resources, and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Judgment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Coordinator, MBA Student Experience, Wharton MBA Program Office

Job Details

Posted as part of the Wharton MBA Program Office at the University of Pennsylvania. Base pay range: $20.00/hr - $30.67/hr.

Job Description

The Coordinator, Student Experience supports the day-to-day administrative operations both in-person and online of the MBA Program Office, working closely with Academic Affairs (AA) and the Office of the Vice Dean (OVD) to create an exceptional educational experience for students across admissions and graduation. This position reports to the Associate Director, Academic Affairs, and the Senior Director, Office of the Vice Dean, and works within a team of administrative professionals. The role involves providing high-level administrative support and project management to Schools/Centers, managing confidential cross-divisional projects as directed, and engaging with students, faculty, and staff on campus and at local events.

The MBA Program Office (MBAPO) serves as a central hub for academic advising and resources for over 1,800 full-time MBA students. The Coordinator will plan and execute logistics for in-person and online MBA Program-wide events, support budget management, and develop and maintain communications to guide graduate students and faculty through University policies, resources, and procedures.

Key responsibilities include providing professional administrative support to the Vice Dean, handling a broad range of activities, and ensuring a high level of service. The role requires strong multitasking, discretion, and judgement.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day academic administrative operations in-person and online for the MBA Program Office.
• Plan and execute logistics for in-person and online MBA Program-wide events.
• Provide high-level administrative support and project management to Schools/Centers and to the Vice Dean’s office.
• Engage with students, faculty, and staff on campus and at local events; maintain communications and respond to inquiries.
• Support budget management and cross-divisional projects as directed.
• Ensure adherence to University policies, resources, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and exercise sound judgement and discretion.

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$20.00 - $30.67

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 origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits; pre-tax flexible spending accounts for eligible expenses.
• Tuition: tuition assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children; eligible for dependent tuition benefits at other institutions.
• Retirement: generous retirement plans with pre-tax or Roth options; investment choices through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: substantial paid time away for vacations, personal needs, illness, and family.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: provided in partnership with Genworth Financial; eligibility and underwriting specifics apply.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: programs and resources to balance health, family, and work-life needs.
• Professional and Personal Development: resources to support growth.
• University Resources: access to libraries, athletic facilities, cultural activities, and more.

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