Associate Director /Assistant Director of Admissions

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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes 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, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Associate Director /Assistant Director of Admissions

Job Profile Title

Admissions Officer B

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director / Assistant Director assists in the recruitment, evaluation, selection, and enrollment of candidates to Penn's Schools. Serves as a speaker in a range of forums with prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, and Penn Alumni; manages phone and email inquiries; works with the Enrollment Team to review and recommend applicants to Penn's undergraduate schools and programs from a given region and territory. The Assistant Director has the responsibility to work as part of a team to achieve the institution's goals in enrolling a class of highly accomplished students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, through fostering intentional equity and collective care while engaging with students, families, and the review of applications.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities 

• Participate in the annual comprehensive evaluation and selection process for both first-year and transfer students. 

• Support and/or lead office-wide programs and projects, as assigned, to support the work of Penn Admissions. 

• Manage a geographic territory to identify, recruit, and yield candidates. Lead a variety of virtual and in-person recruitment activities, including evening and/or weekend programs, school visits, college fairs, and regional alumni programs. Engage in 1-3 weeks of recruitment travel. 

• Frequently support the Admissions Visit Center and Client Care in daily staffing, welcoming visitors, supporting daily virtual or in-person programming, and handling inquiries via phone, email, or in-person. 

 

Qualifications 

• The successful Associate / Assistant Director will have the following qualifications: 

• Demonstrated leadership, project management skills, and ability to prioritize projects 

• Ability to balance an individual schedule with multiple organizational calendars/schedules in a high-volume and timeline-driven process 

• Able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative, mentor junior staff, and remain open to feedback and growth 

• Deep understanding of the selective admissions landscape 

• Experience working with populations that are un