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University of Pennsylvania is hiring a Temporary Admissions Specialist, College of Liberal and Professional Studies to process applications for the college's programs and answer questions from applicants and admitted students. The specialist responds by phone, email, and the SLATE admissions system, and hands prospective and current student questions off to program staff. The temporary position runs for about 10 weeks starting in January 2027.

Highlights

Process applications, transcripts, test scores, and supporting documents to accuracy and timeline targets, and monitor pending applications in SLATE until they are complete.
Respond to applicant and admitted-student inquiries by phone, email through the Fresh Desk system, and SLATE, and hand off prospective and current student questions to program staff.
Update applicant records and retrieve data from outside transcript and standardized test service accounts.
Run routine application and admissions reports and route completed applications to admissions committees for review.
Post admissions decision letters and work with Admissions System staff to confirm post-decision applicant data and verifications are correct.
High school diploma or GED and 3 to 5 years of office experience with public or customer contact, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Intermediate database and MS Office skills, strong typing and organizational skills, and excellent written and oral communication are required; SLATE or other CRM experience is strongly preferred.
Available 30 hours a week, Monday through Friday, for roughly 10 weeks beginning in January 2027.
Pay range of $7.25 to $20.00 per hour.

Temporary Admissions Specialist, College of Liberal and Professional Studies Full Description

Job Description Summary

The Temporary Admissions Specialist will process applications for specific College of Liberal and Professional Studies programs and 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. Will also provide smooth hand-off of prospective students and current students questions to program staff. The position requires the temporary employee to be available for 30 hours a week (M-F) for approximately 10 weeks starting in January 2027.

Responsibilities:

The Admissions Specialist (Temporary) supports effective communication to Penn's College of Liberal and Professional Studies applicants and admitted students through prompt and accurate response to inquiries via phone, email (Fresh Desk system), and through smooth hand-off of prospective student questions to program staff. This position processes applications, transcripts, test scores and supporting documentation according to accuracy and timeline targets to support application goals; monitors applicant data in the online application/admission system (SLATE) and other admission systems utilized by the department; updates applicant records; and monitors progress of pending applications until complete.

The position utilizes the many functions within the application systems and collaborates with the program and other admissions and administrative staff. S/he also retrieves applicant data from outside transcript and standardized test services accounts, runs routine application and admissions reports, and routes completed applications to admissions committees for review. The Admissions Specialist (Temporary) posts admissions decision letters and works closely with Admissions System staff to ensure post-decision applicant data and verifications are correct.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required in an office setting with public/customer contact. Bachelor's degree or some college is preferred; Intermediate understanding of databases, excellent written and oral communication skills; strong typing, organizational, and computer skills; and intermediate level skills in MS Office required.

Experience in an academic environment and knowledge of student record management systems for collecting student data preferred. Experience using SLATE or other CRM strongly preferred.

The position requires the temporary employee to be available for 30 hours a week (M-F) for approximately 10 weeks starting in January 2027.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range

$7.25 - $20.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The 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

A 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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Temporary Admissions Specialist, College of Liberal and Professional Studies

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Temporary Admissions Specialist, College of Liberal and Professional Studies Full Description

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