"Associate Director of Admissions, Wharton MBA Program for Executives"

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 the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education's individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a dynamic community of staff, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.

Reporting jointly to the Director of Evaluation & Selection for Wharton Graduate Admissions and the Director of Admissions for the Wharton MBA Program for Executives, the Associate Director of Admissions will serve as a key driver of operations and processing efforts for the Wharton MBA Program for Executives. Key responsibilities include logistics and processing for evaluation and selection to EMBA program, system management for prospect nurturing and yield, and point-of-contact support through the time of matriculation.

Job Responsibilities

The Associate Director will manage and oversee the full lifecycle of application processing, from file completion to file review, while maintaining consistent workflows and troubleshooting issues that arise. They are responsible for documenting and refining standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with application requirements, and implementing quality-control checks to safeguard accuracy and efficiency. A major focus of the position is data management and reporting. The Associate Director will oversee admissions databases (e.g., Slate, Salesforce), ensure accuracy and security of data, and produce regular dashboards and reports that inform leadership decision-making and enrollment forecasting. They will also collaborate with colleagues to improve data capture, analytics, and system functionality. They additionally support critical onboarding activities for incoming students. This includes collaborating with the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) to manage visa application requirements and compliance, developing and updating the welcome website, contributing to the development and on-the-ground support at welcome events, and working closely with program management to provide enrollment reports and ensure and seamless transition of the class.

The Associate Director will collaborate with faculty and staff stakeholders in Wharton Graduate Admissions and the MBA Program for Executives. This role is required to represent and present admissions information pertinent to the Wharton MBA Program for Executives at both in-person recruiting events domestically and virtual recruiting events. Including but not limited to virtual information sessions, alumni panels, webinars, and virtual office hours. Some travel, Saturday, and evening hours are required.

The Associate Director of Admissions will be responsible for recruiting qualified applicants for the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Global cohorts. The role includes prospect nurturing and screening, managing daily email inbox volume, conducting phone and video conversations with prospective students, and being one of the first points of contact for prospects who reach out to the office.

Additionally, the Associate Director will read applications, interview candidates, and serve on the admissions committee to assist with making admission decisions. They will also be instrumental in the onboarding of new classes, providing opportunities for engagement and personalized support to accepted students as they make the decision to enroll and matriculate to the program.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required, with a Master's Degree preferred. Candidates must have 3-5 years of full-time work experience, with 5-7 years preferred, and expertise in graduate admissions and marketing. Strong skills in project and data management are essential. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with a genuine esprit de corps, committed to upholding best practices in Wharton's marketing across

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$66,000.00 - $78,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

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