Administrative Coordinator, Boettner Center, Wharton School

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Administrative Coordinator, Boettner Center, Wharton School

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Administrative Coordinator

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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 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 worldwide 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 diverse staff population representing a rich array of backgrounds, expertise, and cultures. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.

The Administrative Coordinator of the Boettner Center provides high-level administrative support and project management support to the Executive Director, Associate Director, and the Center in various tasks that support the Center. Primary responsibilities include: administrative support, financial transactions, website and social media support, assistance with editing/proofreading, solicitations, and event coordination. The Administrative Coordinator initiates and coordinates the Center’s annual fundraising campaign, working closely with the Executive Director, by determining potential donors, corresponding with returning donors, scheduling calls, drafting and sending letters, sending follow-ups, and tracking/monitoring funds received. Liaise with Wharton External Affairs when necessary.

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The incumbent manages the Center’s website and social media presence as well as maintain branding standards across PRC platforms. Responsibilities include but are not limi