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Pennsylvania State University

Part-Time Graduate Program Support Position

🇺🇸 Hybrid - University Park, PA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ December 16th, 2025

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Graduate Program Support Position. This role involves supporting the College of Engineering with administrative tasks such as planning graduate recruitment events, communicating with prospective students about applications and campus visits, preparing acceptance and rejection letters, and assisting the Academic Program Coordinator. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with approximately 20-24 hours per week.

Highlights
  • Assist in planning graduate recruitment events for the College of Engineering.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing with prospective students regarding application processes, campus visits, and application status.
  • Prepare acceptance and rejection letters for graduate applicants.
  • Provide support to the full-time Academic Program Coordinator.
  • Hybrid work arrangement combining remote and on-campus work.
  • Part-time position averaging 20-24 hours per week.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office required; ability to learn new software is necessary.
  • Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills required.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities with diverse audiences.
  • Graduate program experience preferred but not required.

Part-Time Graduate Program Support Position Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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