Associate Director of Admissions, Wharton MBA Program

The Wharton School•Fargo, ND

6d•$67,155 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Admissions serves a dual role on the MBA Admissions team, supporting both Admissions Marketing & Communications and the Admissions Committee. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, this position executes marketing and communications initiatives that support recruitment, yield, and matriculation while serving as a full member of the Admissions Committee. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator and project manager who enjoys collaborating across teams, engaging with prospective students and alumni, and contributing to a dynamic admissions environment. The Admissions Marketing & Communications team executes marketing initiatives that support recruitment, yield, and matriculation across the full-time MBA Program. Working under the direction of the Senior Associate Director, the Associate Director manages the MBA Admissions alumni yield program and other yield initiatives designed to strengthen engagement with admitted students. This role oversees alumni outreach, communications, programming, and process improvement while identifying opportunities to enhance the admitted student experience and maximize program impact. The Associate Director also supports marketing and communications efforts throughout the admissions cycle, executing initiatives that promote recruitment, engage prospective and admitted students, and support matriculation while maintaining consistency with Wharton brand standards and messaging. As a member of the Admissions Committee, the Associate Director evaluates applications for admission, conducts applicant interviews, participates in committee discussions and admissions decisions, and represents the MBA Program through recruitment and yield activities. The position also serves as an ambassador for the program through presentations, webinars, information sessions, and domestic and international recruitment travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) in admissions, marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
Experience creating digital content and managing social media
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong project management and organizational abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Public speaking experience; ability to present to large in-person and virtual audiences
Interest in higher education and the MBA admissions process

Nice To Haves

Experience with admissions and marketing/design platforms such as Slate, WordPress, Canva, and Pardot

Responsibilities

Manage and continuously enhance the MBA Admissions alumni yield program and related engagement initiatives, including alumni outreach, communications, programming, volunteer management, and process improvement.
Develop and execute admissions marketing and communications initiatives that support recruitment, yield, and matriculation across digital and print channels.
Collaborate with Wharton's Central Marketing & Communications department and other University partners to support admissions marketing, communications, and engagement initiatives.
Evaluate applications for admission, conduct applicant interviews, and participate in Admissions Committee discussions and admissions decisions.
Represent the Wharton MBA Program through recruitment events, information sessions, webinars, applicant interviews, and domestic and international travel.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families
Generous retirement benefits
A wide variety of professional development opportunities
Supportive work and family benefits
A wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
Tuition assistance for employees, their spouse, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
Pre-tax or Roth savings options for retirement
Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial amount of time away from work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
Discounts and Special Services (arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme parks)
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
Adoption Assistance