Temp Administrative Coordinator - Wharton Computing

Temp Administrative Coordinator
- Wharton Computing

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.

Wharton Computing is the central IT Organization for the School and provides academic and administrative technology services and support. This position provides direct executive calendar support and cross-functional project management for senior directors, as well as operational oversight across core departmental platforms (Asana, Halo F&A, and Halo Operations).

Job Description

• Executive Scheduling & Time Management (40%):
  Provide direct calendar support for senior directors. Coordinate complex meetings, resolve scheduling conflicts, triage incoming requests, and prioritize executive time commitments.
• Cross-System Project Management (45%):
  Support project workflows across Asana, Halo F&A, and Halo Operations. Track deliverables, maintain accurate documentation, follow up on outstanding action items, and ensure project milestones are met on schedule.
• Operational & Administrative Continuity (10%):
  Prepare meeting agendas, compile background materials, document meeting outcomes, and support ongoing departmental processes to maintain operational stability.
• Perform additional duties as assigned (5%)

Job Location
- City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$7.25 - $25.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life:
  Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• 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.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.