About the role

Assistant Director managing admissions and financial aid at Penn GSE. Overseeing events and application reviews, collaborating across departments to support students.

Responsibilities

Help plan on-campus and virtual events: secure event space; negotiate contracts with caterers; coordinate logistics.
Manage post-event activity, including attendance tracking, communications, and comparative data reports.
Attend recruitment and yield events representing Penn GSE both on and off-campus.
Deliver admissions and financial aid presentations to prospective and admitted students.
Review and evaluate admission applications of graduate students for the purpose of making either admissions recommendations or decisions.
Provide financial aid information to prospective and current students.
Counsel students on their overall financial aid offer, loan acquisition and repayment options, and the tuition and billing process.
Assist prospective students, applicants, and admitted students by responding to their inquiries by email, phone, and in-person.

A Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education & experience required.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
Ability to represent the school with credibility and professionalism & exhibit a high level of customer service.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to long-term planning, set priorities, and align operations with institutional or departmental goals;
Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Skilled at managing services, systems, or processes with measurable impact; Ability to identify and respond to challenges proactively and constructively.
PREFERRED: Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or large organizational setting;
Familiarity with compliance requirements and institutional policies.
Experience working in student recruitment and/or school admissions.
Experience planning in-person and virtual events.
Budget oversight experience, including forecasting, tracking, and financial stewardship.

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Tuition: Tuition assistance for you, your spouse, and your dependent children.
Retirement: Generous retirement plans like Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
Time Away from Work: Substantial amount of time off during the year.
Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-term care insurance available for eligible family members.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Wide variety of programs to help manage health and personal life.
Professional and Personal Development: Resources for personal and professional advancement.
University Resources: Access to university libraries, athletic facilities, and cultural events.
Discounts and Special Services: Deals for University faculty and staff on various goods and services.
Flexible Work Hours: Options for non-traditional work hours to promote balance.