Assistant Director of Admissions – Financial Aid
Penn Information Systems & Computing
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $65,000 - $67,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Help plan on-campus and virtual events: secure event space; negotiate contracts with caterers; coordinate logistics.
- Manage post-event activity, including attendance tracking, communications, and comparative data reports.
- Attend recruitment and yield events representing Penn GSE both on and off-campus.
- Deliver admissions and financial aid presentations to prospective and admitted students.
- Review and evaluate admission applications of graduate students for the purpose of making either admissions recommendations or decisions.
- Provide financial aid information to prospective and current students.
- Counsel students on their overall financial aid offer, loan acquisition and repayment options, and the tuition and billing process.
- Assist prospective students, applicants, and admitted students by responding to their inquiries by email, phone, and in-person.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education & experience required.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
- Ability to represent the school with credibility and professionalism & exhibit a high level of customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to long-term planning, set priorities, and align operations with institutional or departmental goals;
- Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Skilled at managing services, systems, or processes with measurable impact; Ability to identify and respond to challenges proactively and constructively.
- PREFERRED: Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or large organizational setting;
- Familiarity with compliance requirements and institutional policies.
- Experience working in student recruitment and/or school admissions.
- Experience planning in-person and virtual events.
- Budget oversight experience, including forecasting, tracking, and financial stewardship.
Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Tuition: Tuition assistance for you, your spouse, and your dependent children.
- Retirement: Generous retirement plans like Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
- Time Away from Work: Substantial amount of time off during the year.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-term care insurance available for eligible family members.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources: Wide variety of programs to help manage health and personal life.
- Professional and Personal Development: Resources for personal and professional advancement.
- University Resources: Access to university libraries, athletic facilities, and cultural events.
- Discounts and Special Services: Deals for University faculty and staff on various goods and services.
- Flexible Work Hours: Options for non-traditional work hours to promote balance.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
event planningattendance trackingdata reportingadmissions evaluationfinancial aid counselingbudget oversightforecastingtracking
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationcustomer servicelong-term planningprioritizationcredibilityprofessionalismconfidentialityproactive problem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree