Associate Director of Admissions, Wharton MBA Program Executives

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Associate Director of Admissions, Wharton MBA Program for Executives

Associate Director C, Student Services, Graduate Programs

Wharton School Overview. 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Reporting jointly to the Director of Evaluation & Selection for Wharton Graduate Admissions and the Director of Admissions for the Wharton MBA Program for Executives, the Associate Director of Admissions will serve as a key driver of operations and processing efforts for the Wharton MBA Program for Executives. Key responsibilities include logistics and processing for evaluation and selection to EMBA program, system management for prospect nurturing and yield, and point-of-contact support through the time of matriculation.

The Associate Director will manage and oversee the full lifecycle of application processing, from file completion to file review, while maintaining consistent workflows and troubleshooting issues that arise. They are responsible for documenting and refining standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with application requirements, and implementing quality-control checks to safeguard accuracy and efficiency. A major focus of the position is data management and reporting.

The Associate Director will oversee admissions databases (e.g., Slate, Salesforce), ensure accuracy and security of data, and produce regular dashboards and reports that inform leadership decision-making and enrollment forecasting. They will also collaborate with colleagues to improve data capture, analytics, and system functionality. They additionally support critical onboarding activities for incoming students. This includes collaborating with the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) to manage visa application requirements and compliance, developing and updating the welcome website, contributing to the development and on-the-ground support at…