Executive Assistant, Wharton Dean's Office

Executive Assistant, Wharton Dean's Office

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 Employers By State in 2021.

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.

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.

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Posted Job Title
Executive Assistant, Wharton Dean's Office

Job Profile Title
Executive Assistant B

Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Dean and Chief of Staff the Executive Assistant provides executive level support for the Dean of the Wharton School's administrative and fundraising roles. She/he/they serves as liaison for the Dean's schedule and works in close concert with the Chief of Staff, Development and Alumni Relations, External Affairs, Executive Education, and the Marketing and Communications teams on the Dean's administrative and development roles. Works in concert with the Deputy Dean's team on School and University issues ensuring close coordination and collaboration. Participates in decision-making process, includes providing initial recommendations to be taken and handles responses for inquiries. Handles highly confidential & sensitive information/issues and analyzes/resolves situations accurately and promptly in a professional manner. Represents the Dean to internal and external constituents, President's Office, Provost's Office, Secretary's Office, and with offices of members of the Board of Advisors. Maintains and grows positive relationships with key alumni, prospects and their staff who contact the Dean or the Dean's Office.

Work collaboratively with the Dean's Chief of Staff to oversee, manage, and optimize the Dean's complex schedule; ability to manage complex international travel scheduling, vet and manage requests for meetings, manage social invitations; prepare or secure background and preparation materials for all meetings. Handle end to end all travel arrangements including air, hotel, ground transportation; work with external travel agencies as needed.

Collaborates with External Affairs writing team and Chief of Staff on all communications from the Dean. Manage communications on behalf of the Dean which includes email, letter, memos, presentations and other communications pieces as needed; write and/or edit professional correspondences and presentations working in collaboration with the Dean and Chief of Staff on the development of content, tone and messaging.

Job Description
Having a strong customer service orientation, she/he/they contributes as a vital member of the Dean's Office team helping wherever needed. Provides administrative support to Chief of Staff as needed. Performs additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: (Qualifications should clearly indicate those that are required and those that are preferred.)
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 5-7 years progressively responsible administrative experience required.
  • Demonstrated experienced in managing complex scheduling including working on a global platform and coordinating multiple individual's schedules.
  • Advanced written and verbal communications skills.
  • Advanced level knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & Excel.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Working knowledge with traditional and newer forms of communication and interest and ability to learn new technologies.
  • Exceptional attention to details skills necessary and capable of balancing multiple projects.
  • Maintain confidentiality in all matters.
  • Must be able to work independently and exercise initiative, as well as be a strong team player.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deal with difficult and highly- sensitive situations.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills; experience working with people at all levels.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills required; must be able to recognize deadlines and prioritize work accordingly.
  • Highly reliable, dependable and excellent organizational skills.


Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Wharton School

Pay Range
$59,703.00 - $95,524.33

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 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, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  • Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  • 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.
  • Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  • Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  • Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  • University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  • Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  • Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  • Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.



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