Associate Director for Student Engagement and Peer Mentorship, Wharton Office of Student Life

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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. 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 Associate Director for Student Engagement and Peer Mentorship, Wharton Office of Student Life Job Profile Title Associate Director D, Student Services, Student Engagement 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. The MBA Office of Student Life at the Wharton School supports the personal, professional, and community development of approximately 1,700 MBA students through advising, programming, peer mentorship, and student organization support. The Associate Director for Student Engagement and Peer Mentorship serves as the primary owner and strategic leader of the Student Life Fellows (SLF) program, a cohort of approximately 45 rising second-year MBA students who serve as peer mentors and community ambassadors for the incoming class. This role also serves as an active advisor to approximately 16 MBA student organizations, a responsibility shared across all Associate Directors in the office. The Associate Director reports to the Senior Associate Director of MBA Student Life and works in close collaboration with the broader Student Life team. Job Description Job Responsibilities Lead the full lifecycle of the Student Life Fellows (SLF) program, including annual recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, and recognition Design and deliver a multi-phase SLF training curriculum, including foundational onboarding, pre-year professional development, and monthly skill-building sessions Launch, operate, and grow the SLF Peer Mentoring initiative (launching Fall 2026), the office's primary channel for individualized peer advising and student support Build and manage an SLF alumni database to support current fellow development and long-term program engagement Advise a number of MBA student clubs on programming, governance, budgeting, compliance, and officer transitions Support the full calendar of OSL signature events and traditions, including Pre-Term, Welcome Weekends, MBA Olympics, Cluster Suppers, First-Year Send-Off, and graduation programming Collaborate cross-functionally with Student Life colleagues, MBA Admissions, Finance, HR, and other campus partners Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Required Qualifications A Bachelor's degree and 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in student affairs, student engagement, academic advising, or a related higher education function, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, are required. Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating training programs, workshops, or professional development curricula Experience managing student leadership programs, peer mentoring programs, or similar co-curricular initiatives Experience advising student organizations on budgeting, event planning, an

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