Professional Administrative Coordinator

Administrative Coordinator, College Of Liberal And Professional StudiesThe Administrative Coordinator supports the Summer High School Programs in Penn's College of Liberal and Professional Studies by processing applications, releasing admissions decisions, and serving as a key point of contact for applicants and admitted students during the peak admissions cycle. The role also tracks enrollment deposits and program transfers, assists with recruitment and outreach efforts, and helps train temporary staff on admissions systems. This position is hybrid eligible.

Responsibilities:
The Administrative Coordinator will process applications and release admissions decisions for the College of Liberal and Professional Studies Summer High School Programs during the peak admissions cycle. The coordinator will provide effective communication to applicants and admitted students through prompt and accurate response to inquiries via the admissions system (SLATE), email (Fresh Desk system), and phone.
This position processes applications according to accuracy and timeline targets to support application goals; monitors applicant data in the online application/admission system (SLATE) and other systems utilized by the department; updates applicant records; and monitors progress of pending applications until complete. The position also monitors student enrollment deposits and program transfers and distributes weekly enrollment/student reports.
The coordinator supports the Summer High School Programs recruitment, outreach and retention efforts and works with partner organizations. In addition, the role assists with the training of temporary staff on admissions systems and will perform additional administrative duties as needed during the year.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED and 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required in an office setting with public/customer contact. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Intermediate understanding of databases, excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and computer skills.
Intermediate level skills in MS Office required.
Experience in an academic environment and knowledge of student record management systems for collecting student data (e.g., Banner) preferred.
Experience using SLATE or other CRM strongly preferred.
Job Location
- City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolSchool of Arts and SciencesPay Range$21.52
- $29.00 Hourly RateEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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 Background checks 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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