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Penn State University is hiring a Graduate Student Admissions Officer for the College of Information Sciences and Technology. The role involves recruiting for graduate programs, managing marketing efforts, conducting outreach to diverse student populations, and coordinating with various university departments to attract qualified applicants.

Highlights

Recruit for master's and doctoral graduate programs, focusing on attracting a diverse student body.
Create and maintain marketing materials and website content related to graduate recruitment.
Collect and analyze data to inform recruitment and marketing strategies.
Coordinate with internal university entities, including the Associate Dean for Student Success and Graduate Programs staff.
Attend career fairs and conferences promoting diverse student populations, participate in on-campus recruitment activities.
Provide outreach to applicants and admitted students, including online sessions for international students.
Periodically support undergraduate recruitment efforts.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Work involves hybrid modality including travel to conferences and universities.
Salary range is $49,188.00 - $71,340.00 with competitive benefits including tuition discounts.

Graduate Student Admissions Officer, College of Information Sciences and Technology Full Description

Graduate Student Admissions Officer, College of Information Sciences and Technology

Hybrid

Penn State University Park

Full time

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete theinternal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) seeks an Admissions Officer to primarily recruit for graduate programs (a single doctoral program and master’s programs) to help meet our goals of attracting a high-quality and diverse graduate student body. This position will be a part of the team that also recruits undergraduate students and based on college needs may also assist with undergraduate recruitment.

Our master’s programs include two in-residence M.S. programs – Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations and Informatics. Online we offer a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations and a Master’s of Enterprise Architecture and Business Transformation (MEA). We also offer several Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate (IUG) programs which bring IST undergraduate students into our graduate programs.

The Admissions Officer will liaise with the Associate Dean for Student Success, particularly for activities related to diversifying the applicant pool. The Admissions Officer will also work closely with the Graduate Programs staff, who manage the Graduate Recruiting Committee (GRC) for the doctoral program and the Masters Advisory and Recruitment Committee (MARC).

Specific responsibilities will include:

Pre-recruitment

graduate program marketing including website and marketing literature content creation; monitoring and managing website and marketing literature updates and distribution
collecting data helpful to recruitment including graduate student placement, time-to-completion, conducting focus groups with current graduate students to inform marketing and recruitment strategies
developing and maintaining awareness of domestic and international markets for our graduate programs
liaise with IST and PSU entities to help inform or coordinate marketing and recruitment including IST undergraduate recruiting, the Fox Graduate School, graduate student recruiters in PSU ‘sister’ colleges (Engineering, Smeal, EMS, Science, HHD), and Penn State Global
liaise with IST and PSU entities helpful to recruiting a diverse applicant pool and graduate student population including IST Associate Dean for Student Success and the Fox Graduate School

Active Recruitment

identify and attend graduate school career fairs and conferences that promote diverse graduate student populations (e.g., Tapia conference, PhD Project)
lead and participate in on-campus recruitment activities
provide outreach to applicants and admitted students
answer inquiries from interest forms from World Campus and the IST website
develop and run online information sessions for international graduate students
maintain an updated list of FAQs for applicants
participate in Graduate Programs tasks and activities as needed, including working with the Graduate Recruiting Committee (GRC) and the Masters Advisory and Recruiting Committee (MARC)
periodically assist with undergraduate recruitment

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree
1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

accepted
Required Certifications:
None

Work Modality:

This role blends in person and remote work and includes travel to conferences and other universities to support student recruitment efforts.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $49,188.00 - $71,340.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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.

Original Job Description

Graduate Student Admissions Officer, College of Information Sciences and Technology

Hybrid

Penn State University Park

Full time

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete theinternal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Specific responsibilities will include:

Pre-recruitment

graduate program marketing including website and marketing literature content creation; monitoring and managing website and marketing literature updates and distribution
collecting data helpful to recruitment including graduate student placement, time-to-completion, conducting focus groups with current graduate students to inform marketing and recruitment strategies
developing and maintaining awareness of domestic and international markets for our graduate programs
liaise with IST and PSU entities to help inform or coordinate marketing and recruitment including IST undergraduate recruiting, the Fox Graduate School, graduate student recruiters in PSU ‘sister’ colleges (Engineering, Smeal, EMS, Science, HHD), and Penn State Global
liaise with IST and PSU entities helpful to recruiting a diverse applicant pool and graduate student population including IST Associate Dean for Student Success and the Fox Graduate School

Active Recruitment

identify and attend graduate school career fairs and conferences that promote diverse graduate student populations (e.g., Tapia conference, PhD Project)
lead and participate in on-campus recruitment activities
provide outreach to applicants and admitted students
answer inquiries from interest forms from World Campus and the IST website
develop and run online information sessions for international graduate students
maintain an updated list of FAQs for applicants
participate in Graduate Programs tasks and activities as needed, including working with the Graduate Recruiting Committee (GRC) and the Masters Advisory and Recruiting Committee (MARC)
periodically assist with undergraduate recruitment

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree
1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

accepted
Required Certifications:
None

Work Modality:

This role blends in person and remote work and includes travel to conferences and other universities to support student recruitment efforts.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $49,188.00 - $71,340.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

EEO IS THE LAW

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Graduate Student Admissions Officer, College of Information Sciences and Technology

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