Auxiliary Reader, Temporary, MBA Admissions Job at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Posted Job Title
Auxiliary Reader, Temporary, MBA Admissions

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
The Wharton MBA Admissions Office is hiring readers for our Auxiliary Reader Program. Each year, Wharton MBA receives over 8K applications for 800 (approx.) spots. Auxiliary Readers aid this selection process by helping to review applications for the Wharton MBA program via an online system.

Job Description

The Wharton MBA Admissions Office is hiring readers for our Auxiliary Reader Program. Each year, Wharton MBA receives over 8K applications for 800 (approx.) spots. Auxiliary Readers aid this selection process by helping to review applications for the Wharton MBA program via an online system. This includes reviewing bio data, transcripts/tests, essays, resumes and recommendations for each assigned applicant and providing a thorough bio summary as well as rankings. Each Auxiliary Reader is assigned a queue of candidate applications to review (volume varies annually) to be reviewed at a pace of two applications per hour. This review will include assigning appropriate rankings as well as a summary assessment. Training is provided and required at the start of each cycle year. MBA or other graduate degree strongly preferred along with a minimum of five to seven years of prior work experience in admissions, student affairs or recruiting. Deep knowledge of business and business careers, and strong written and oral communication skills, are essential. Interested applicants must be available to review all assigned files during the peak times of the cycle (September-October, January, early April and late May). Attention to detail, accountability and ability to work and meet expectations under tight deadlines required.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Wharton School

Pay Range
$7.25 - $155.75

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
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.


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