NAFSA: Association of International Educators · 18 hours ago
Associate Director of Admissions, Wharton MBA Program for Executives
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$66K/yr - $78K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. The Associate Director of Admissions will manage the full lifecycle of application processing for the Wharton MBA Program for Executives, focusing on data management, compliance, and supporting prospective students through the admissions process.
CharityEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the full lifecycle of application processing, from file completion to file review, while maintaining consistent workflows and troubleshooting issues that arise
Documenting and refining standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with application requirements, and implementing quality-control checks to safeguard accuracy and efficiency
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
Collaborate with colleagues to improve data capture, analytics, and system functionality
Support critical onboarding activities for incoming students
Collaborate 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
Working closely with program management to provide enrollment reports and ensure and seamless transition of the class
Represent and present admissions information pertinent to the Wharton MBA Program for Executives at both in-person recruiting events domestically and virtual recruiting events
Recruiting qualified applicants for the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Global cohorts
Managing daily email inbox volume
Conducting phone and video conversations with prospective students
Read applications, interview candidates, and serve on the admissions committee to assist with making admission decisions
Provide opportunities for engagement and personalized support to accepted students as they make the decision to enroll and matriculate to the program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required
3-5 years of full-time work experience
Expertise in graduate admissions and marketing
Strong skills in project and data management
Collaborative team player with a genuine esprit de corps
Committed to upholding best practices in Wharton's marketing
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
5-7 years of work experience preferred
Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition
Retirement
Time Away from Work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development
University Resources
Discounts and Special Services
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services
Adoption Assistance
Company
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gilbert D.
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Williams
Chief Operating Officer
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