Location:
Wharton Undergraduate Division, Wharton School of Business
Modality:
In-Person
Position Length:
Academic Year (Fall - Spring)
Work Hours and Commitment:
20 hours/week, must be eligible to work both Fall '26 and Spring '27
Pay Rate:
$12000.00
Additional Compensation:
None
Overview
The Wharton Undergraduate Division Student Development Graduate Associate reports to the Associate Director of Student Development and Orientation within the Wharton Undergraduate Division. This person works closely with the entire Wharton Undergraduate Division staff to assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating co-curricular and experiential programs for the Division.
- The Graduate Associate has the opportunity to network and participate in division-wide initiatives as a member of the Undergraduate Division, including meetings with the Wharton Undergraduate staff and members of other teams.
- The Graduate Associate will have daily access to a desk, computer, and office supplies.
- Flexible hours (some evening and weekend hours required).
- The Graduate Associate is a valuable member of the team; their insights and perspective are valuable to the team and to the overall community.
- Compensation is $12,000, payment weekly, over ten months
Supervisor/Contact
Lisa Podolsky - Associate Director, Student Life
lisapod@wharton.upenn.edu
Required Duties
- Leadership/Advising:
- Advise and support student organizations, such as the Successful Transition and Empowerment Program (STEP) and the Division Sponsored Organization (DSO) Senate, including providing guidance to subgroups and project teams.
- Support the recruitment, training, and continual professional development of STEP and DSO leaders.
- Programming:
- Assist in the execution of signature First Year Experience events and programs (e.g. Amazing Cohort Race)
- Help coordinate civic engagement programs, such as Nonprofit Connect, a program in which undergrads partner on projects with local nonprofits.
- Learn operational processes for student events; suggest and implement efficiencies.
- Assist with other division priorities related to Wellness; MBA & Alumni Connections; Community and Belonging; Experiential Learning; Badges, and the Second Year Experience.
- Professional/Administrative:
- Gather and analyze data to make recommendations on programming.
- Assist with purchasing processes and ensure expenditures align with program goals.
- Submit a final exit report summarizing key accomplishments and recommendations to inform future graduate student roles.
- Complete special projects as assigned by Wharton Undergraduate Staff and/or based on GA interest (examples: program assessment, social media, marketing, etc.).
Preferred Qualification and Essential Skills
- Interest in working with undergraduate business students.
- Willingness to take initiative and independent execution.
- Ability to work autonomously and to work as a team with the division staff on projects and initiatives.
- Event planning experience and ability to be innovative and creative with programming.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and project-management skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies.
Application Instructions
Currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. This GA position is open to students who will be enrolled both Fall ’26 and Spring ’27 semesters. Please apply at: https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1TaLwr1HEyE10AC.
Interviews will be held remotely by appointment/inquiry. Questions can be addressed to Lisa Podolsky, lisapod@wharton.upenn.edu.