Duties: The Wharton Small Business Development Center supports approximately 400 Philadelphia area small business clients/entrepreneurs in the Greater Philadelphia area with workshops/short courses and business consulting through a core staff of 3-4 full time staff members, Wharton undergrad and MBA student consultants, and several independent contractors. The Admin Coordinator will be a key member of the WSBDC team who will coordinate, track and manage a multitude of client projects as well as improve workflow and operational efficiencies. The Admin Coordinator is an initial point of contact for Philadelphia area entrepreneurs, Wharton alumni, corporate partners, and established local small businesses that want to access the WSBDC's services. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, the Admin Coordinator for the WSBDC will perform daily operational duties and serve as a crucial link between the WSBDC, clients, professional consultants and students.

Qualifications: High school diploma and 5-7 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years' experience preferred. Must possess skill in Microsoft Office software applications: Word, Power Point, Excel; training in the University of Pennsylvania financial software a plus. Must possess excellent verbal and written skills, comfortable dealing with the public, including business writing, editing, and proofreading skills as well as strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Requires some evenings and a limited amount of travel.

Reference Number: 07-30684

Salary Grade: 025

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Org: Wharton SBDC

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.

Job Family: X-Secretarial/Administrative