Location:
Penn Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Pennsylvania
Modality:
Hybrid
Position Length:
Academic Year (Fall - Spring)
Work Hours and Commitment:
15-to-20 hours per week / Occasional weekend work / Hybrid (some in-person responsibilities & some virtual/remote responsibilities)
Application Deadline:
Pay Rate:
$25.00/hr
Additional Compensation:
None
Federal Work Study Eligible
Overview
Penn’s Undergraduate Admissions Office (aka Penn Admissions) seeks 3 graduate students interested in enrollment management and undergraduate admissions. This position (Fall 2026 + Spring 2027) provides practical learning opportunities focused on highly selective undergraduate admissions, committee-based evaluation, audience engagement, and customer service. Penn Admissions advances our bridge-building work of connecting ambitious students with access to an education that empowers them to pursue bold action in service to society through our 5 core values: Collective Care / Intentional Access / Strategic Boldness / Directed Focus / Meaningful Clarity.
Supervisor/Contact
Matthew Antonio Bosch - Vice Dean of Admissions for Strategic Engagement & Organizational Development
mab2018@upenn.edu
Natalie Zamora - Senior Associate Director of Admissions
nzamora@upenn.edu
Required Duties
Graduate Assistants will be trained to support the reading and evaluation of admissions applications and to respond effectively and confidently to prospective students & applicant inquiries alongside our full-time professional staff. Graduate Assistants will also welcome campus visitors, prospective students, and their families to our campus via our Admissions Visitor Center as part of our welcoming recruitment process and admitted student programming. Graduate Assistants also have the opportunity to engage in office projects that may become available, including but not limited to: communications, research, data, marketing, copyediting, and assisting with admissions events. As part of a cohort of 3, our Graduate Assistants learn and grow professionally alongside each other through the support of fellow GAs & trusted full-time professionals.
Preferred Qualification and Essential Skills
This position strengthens many professional skills including:
- Synthesizing & Interpreting Data
- Reading & Evaluating Applications
- Strong Written & Oral Communication Skills
- Building Positive Rapport with Colleagues
- Adaptability & Openness to Change
- High Standards of Accountability & Confidentiality
- Comfort with Learning New Technology
Graduate Assistants will learn about highly selective admissions and relationship management systems used across higher education. They will also learn more about the University of Pennsylvania while networking across office colleagues, campus visitors, and campus partners.
Application Instructions
Please email a cover letter & resume to both Matthew Antonio Bosch (mab2018@upenn.edu) and Natalie Zamora (nzamora@upenn.edu). As soon as applications are emailed in March & April, they will be reviewed by our committee & Virtual/Remote interviews will be scheduled. Our 3 GA positions will remain open until filled. Any Penn GSE students may apply. Since Graduate Assistants work up to the maximum of 20 hr/wk in this position, this GA position would serve as your only Penn-affiliated job.