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Penn State University is hiring a Part-Time Graduate Program Support Position to assist the College of Engineering with graduate recruitment and admissions administration. The role communicates with prospective students about the application process and campus visits while supporting the college's full-time Academic Program Coordinator.

Highlights

Communicate with prospective graduate students regarding the application process, campus visits, and application status.
Assist with planning and coordinating graduate recruitment events for the College of Engineering.
Prepare acceptance and rejection letters for the graduate admissions committee.
Provide administrative support to the college's full-time Academic Program Coordinator.
Work a hybrid schedule of 20-24 hours per week, combining remote and on-campus responsibilities.
Learn and apply new software packages as needed to support graduate program administration.

Part-Time Graduate Program Support Position Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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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.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State College of Engineering is seeking to fill a part-time graduate program support position to assist with various administrative duties at the University Park campus.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Assisting with planning graduate recruitment events
Engaging in verbal and written communication with prospective students regarding the application process, campus visits and application status.
Preparing acceptance/rejection letters
Providing support to the full time Academic Program Coordinator

This position is a part-time position, with an average of 20-24 hours per week, and will offer a hybrid work arrangement that combines remote and on campus working. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Qualifications:

Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software packages.
Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate a genuine appreciation in working with different audiences.
Graduate program experience preferred but not required.

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

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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.

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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.

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