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Posted Job Title

WEMBA Conversations Program Temp Admiss. Advisor

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Director of Admissions within the Wharton MBA Program for Executives Admissions Office.

The role of MBA Admissions Advisor is an externally facing role responsible for direct 1-1 counseling of prospective Wharton Executive MBA applicants.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Admissions within the Wharton MBA Program for Executives Admissions Office.

The role of MBA Admissions Advisor is an externally facing role responsible for direct 1-1 advising of prospective Wharton Executive MBA applicants.

This role requires availability to meet with prospective students and to schedule individual or group advising sessions on your personal calendar. Each advising session includes a review of the candidate’s credentials, a 15-minute call, and a call summary in Salesforce. Admissions advisors are expected to devote multiple calls on their calendars weekly.

In addition to participation in Wharton MBA for Executives prospective student recruitment this advisor and ambassador role will also be part of some Wharton MBA Program for Executives application reading and interview activities throughout the admissions cycle.

An Admissions Advisor with the Wharton MBA for Executives is expected to be well-versed in every aspect of the Wharton Executive MBA program and the Wharton Executive MBA Admissions process. Questions and advising typically range from deep cultural aspects of the Wharton program to specific advice in crafting strong applications to Wharton. Advisors are required to use that knowledge to help recruit and encourage candidates to apply to the program.

Knowledge of the Wharton Executive MBA Program and Wharton Executive MBA Admissions is required. A Wharton MBA Admissions Advisor must be a good public speaker, have the ability to speak with confidence about the Wharton Executive MBA Program and Wharton Executive MBA Admissions. The ability to give good advice and put applicants at ease is a must. A collaborative team player who demonstrates executive presence, poise and genuine esprit de corps is required to ensure that prospective students to the Wharton MBA program are well advised and leave their experience with the advisor believing there are on the precipice of crafting the strongest application they can to the Wharton MBA Program for Executives.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$7.25 - $50.00 Hourly 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.

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) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .

Special Requirements A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

+ Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.

+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.

The University of Pennsylvania’s special character is reflected in the wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community and help create an educational and working environment that best supports the University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. 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), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.