MBA Admissions Lead: Alumni Engagement & Recruitment

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

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