Administrative Coordinator, MBA Admissions

Penn Information Systems & Computing

Administrative Coordinator providing support in MBA admissions at Wharton School. Overseeing campus visits and managing various office initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $31 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the first point of contact for a large student population
Oversee the campus visit program from concept to execution
Assist with various initiatives and handle data entry into web-based systems
Coordinate office projects and initiatives and perform general office duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

A High School Diploma or GED is required
Bachelor's degree is preferred
5-7 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Must possess the ability to exercise good judgment, initiative, discretion, and independence
Strong PowerPoint, Word, and Excel experience required
Previous Admissions experience is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Generous retirement plans
Paid time off
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to University resources including libraries and athletic facilities
Discounts and Special Services for faculty and staff
Flexible work hours
Forgivable loan for home purchases or improvements
Adoption Assistance for eligible employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entryMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsjudgmentinitiativediscretionindependence

Certifications

High School DiplomaGEDBachelor's degree