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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a part-time Coordinator for Impact and Engagement. This role involves designing and delivering initiatives that develop student-athletes as leaders, promote a sense of belonging, and link engagement to their personal and professional growth. The coordinator will lead community engagement efforts, manage partnerships, evaluate program impact, and support storytelling to highlight student-athlete engagement.

Highlights

Lead and execute student-athlete community engagement initiatives aligned with Nittany360 priorities.
Develop and manage partnerships with campus and community organizations.
Design and deliver engagement experiences promoting leadership, belonging, and community impact.
Collaborate with staff to align engagement with career exploration and overall student-athlete experience.
Track and evaluate participation and impact of engagement initiatives.
Support storytelling through social media and promotional platforms.
Contribute to special projects and implement best practices in student-athlete development.
Bachelor's degree required.
Preferred experience includes university/college student-athlete background, student-athlete development, academic advising, career development, event planning, volunteer coordination, and knowledge of NCAA rules.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends; valid driver's license and successful background clearances required.

Coordinator for Impact and Engagement Full Description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a part-time Coordinator for Impact & Engagement to support the mission of Penn State Athletics and the Nittany360 program. This role will help design and deliver experiences that develop student-athletes as leaders, strengthen their sense of belonging, and connect their engagement to personal and professional growth.

Reporting to the Associate AD for Integrative Human Performance & Strategic Initiatives, this fellowship position will contribute to a holistic, integrated approach to student-athlete development, supporting community engagement, leadership development, and student-athlete experience initiatives.

The position is funded through the Big Ten Fellowship Program, designed to provide leadership development experience for emerging professionals interested in college athletics. The 2026-27 fellowship is a part-time role averaging 20-30 hours per week.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Lead and execute student-athlete community engagement initiatives aligned with Nittany360 priorities
Develop and manage partnerships with campus and community organizations to create meaningful and consistent engagement opportunities
Design and deliver engagement experiences that promote leadership, belonging, and community impact
Connect engagement efforts to student-athlete development, collaborating with staff to align experiences with career exploration and overall student-athlete experience
Own the tracking and evaluation of engagement initiatives, including participation and impact outcomes
Support and contribute to storytelling efforts that highlight student-athlete engagement and impact through social media, recaps, and other promotional platforms
Contribute to unit initiatives and special projects, including identifying and implementing best practices in student-athlete development

Preferred Qualifications:

University/college student-athlete experience.
Experience in student-athlete development community engagement, academic advising, or career development.
Experience with event planning, volunteer coordination, or service-based programming.
Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required
Ability to engage and build relationships with diverse communities and populations
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Ability to foster and maintain working relationships with various athletic, University, and external stakeholders

A high work ethic, positive attitude, and a growth mindset are required to be successful in this role. The ability to understand and work with diverse communities and populations, as well as the ability to foster and maintain working relationships with various athletic, University, and public constituencies are required.

This job is a part-time fellowship, working 20-30 hours per week. Evenings and weekends are required.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESThis position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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