Lauder Global Career Advisor, Lauder Institute, Wharton School

University of Pennsylvania•Institute, WI

About The Position

Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education’s individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a dynamic community of staff, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu. The Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies was founded by brothers Leonard and Ronald Lauder in 1983 in honor of their father, Joseph H. Lauder. The Lauder Institute provides a fully integrated business education for a new generation of leaders. Reporting to the Director of Student Services at the Lauder Institute, the Lauder Global Career Advisor is a dedicated career resource for approximately 150 Lauder MA/MBA students and a key connector to the global Lauder alumni community. The Advisor’s primary responsibility is to provide high-touch career advising, planning, and recruiting support with a strong focus on international and globally oriented careers. The role partners closely with Wharton MBA Career Management to align advising, programming, and employer outreach, ensuring that Lauder students fully leverage Wharton resources while receiving specialized guidance tailored to their dual-degree, language, and regional focus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in career counseling/coaching, MBA or graduate career services, recruiting, talent management, or a related field—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience advising or coaching individuals on career strategy and job search execution, ideally in a business, consulting, finance, or other corporate/organizational context.
Strong knowledge of business careers and recruiting practices, with familiarity in at least one major sector relevant to Lauder students (e.g., consulting, finance, technology, consumer, healthcare, public sector, or social impact).
Evidence of interest and experience in international careers, global job markets, and/or cross-border mobility (e.g., advising international students, working with global employers, or living/working abroad).
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written/oral communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with highly motivated, diverse, and international student and alumni populations.
Proven ability to collaborate in a matrixed environment and to work effectively with senior administrators, faculty, staff, employers, and alumni.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and peak workloads during intensive recruiting periods.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other relevant graduate degree (e.g., counseling, higher education, international affairs, HR/talent development).
Executive or career coaching certification (e.g., ICF or equivalent) and/or formal training in coaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one and small-group advising to Lauder MA/MBA students on all stages of the job search, including self-assessment, career exploration, international opportunities, industry and regional recruiting processes, and decision-making.
Extend and further differentiate international career advising at the Lauder Institute.
Design and facilitate Lauder-specific workshops, advising circles, and office hours that complement Wharton MBA Career Management programming (e.g., global sector prep, international job search strategies, cross-border mobility, and region/language-focused sessions).
Serve as the primary Lauder liaison to Wharton MBA Career Management, coordinating advising approaches, sharing student and market insights, and aligning communications and recruiting processes so Lauder students experience seamless support across both degrees.
Develop and manage Lauder-relevant career content within Wharton platforms (e.g., MAP/My Action Plan and related tools), including updating action plans, curating external resources, contributing podcasts or short videos, and communicating time-sensitive advice to students.
Establish and cultivate relationships with alumni, corporations, non-profits, government entities, and multilateral organizations—particularly those with international or cross-border talent needs—to support internship and full-time opportunities for Lauder students.
Manage job postings and student/employer inquiries in coordination with MBA Career Management.

Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
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.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.