Senior Associate Director, Career Advisor - Wharton MBA Career Management
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LocationDinan Hall - 2nd Floor
Also inPhiladelphia, PA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
DepartmentStudent Services
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 7, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Manage industry-based Connected Communities
Conduct student Career Advising in large group, small group, or individual sessions
Guide students through all stages of the job search
Manage action plans for industries within MAP platform
Stay informed on industry trends and changes
Participate on project teams
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan
Professional development
Wellness programs
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
Benefits
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Senior Associate Director, Career Advisor - Wharton MBA Career Management
Job Profile Title
Associate Director D, Student Services, Advising
Job Description Summary
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 www.wharton.upenn.edu.
Reporting to the Director of Student Advising, the Senior Associate Director (Sr. AD), Career Advisor manages industry-based Connected Communities. This includes working with student clubs, alumni, student leaders, Career Fellows, and research centers to support student job searches. They use various formats such as industry presentations, communications, industry events, and connectivity platforms to provide information about students’ industries of choice.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
The Career Advisor conducts student Career Advising in the format of large group, small group, or individual sessions (e.g. Advising Circles, Office Hours, appointments). They guide students through all stages of the job search - including self-assessment, career exploration, industry recruiting processes, and decision-making. They refer students to tools and resources throughout their job search.
The Career Advisor manages action plans for their industries within MAP (My Action Plan platform). This includes updating the content relevant for job searching success, adding supporting data, recording and posting timely advice-oriented podcasts, curating external resources, and soliciting student feedback for content. They stay informed on industry trends and changes and communicate those to the team and students. They also track student interest and keep their Relationship Managers(s) informed of learnings. The Career Advisor writes and distributes timely communications for their industries, leveraging various networking platforms, club newsletters, and email.
Lastly, the Career Advisor participates on project teams. This includes workstreams such as technical platforms, initiatives for sub-groups of students (e.g. internationals, satisfied/dissatisfied students, recruiting ACEs), and special events (Enterprise Recruiting Lab, alumni power dinners, career consultant for the day).
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.