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Penn State University is hiring a Program Coordinator for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the Eberly College of Science. The role involves coordinating and implementing programs and events to support student success and community engagement, collaborating with university partners, and managing program assessment and communications.

Highlights

Coordinate programs and co-curricular experiences supporting student success and belonging.
Plan and implement student-focused and community initiatives, managing logistics and communications.
Collaborate with college and university partners on recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts.
Engage with students and organizations to connect them with resources and build supportive networks.
Coordinate assessment and continuous improvement of office programming using data and reports.
Manage communications, digital resources, and program outreach materials.
Develop and maintain processes, templates, and technology solutions to improve program delivery.
Support program budget management and coordinate student employees and volunteers.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of relevant experience; 3+ years preferred for advanced level.
Requires criminal background checks and clearances including PA State Police and FBI fingerprint check.
Salary range: $44,628.00 - $71,340.00 with competitive benefits including tuition discounts.

Program Coordinator Full Description

Program Coordinator

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 Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the Eberly College of Science is seeking a collaborative, organized, and community-centered professional to serve as a Program Coordinator. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, the successful candidate will contribute to a broad portfolio of initiatives designed to support student success, community engagement, and belonging while helping strengthen the systems and processes that support this work of the office.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinate and implement programs, services, and cocurricular experiences that support student success, engagement, community building, and a strong sense of belonging.
Coordinate planning and implementation of both student-focused and community initiatives and events by developing project timelines, coordinating activities and logistics, managing communications and registration processes, tracking deliverables, and collaborating with campus partners.
Collaborate with college and University partners on efforts related to student recruitment, retention, engagement, and success, and represent the office on appropriate committees and collaborative initiatives.
Engage with students and student organizations to understand needs and challenges, connect students with appropriate resources and opportunities, and support the development of communities and networks that promote student success.
Coordinate assessment and continuous improvement efforts across all office programming, including developing assessment tools, maintaining program and participation data, tracking outcomes, and preparing reports and data visualizations to inform planning and decision-making.
Coordinate communications and digital resources supporting office initiatives, including program outreach, web content, publications, forms, shared resources, and other communication platforms.
Develop and maintain processes, templates, documentation, and technology-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, knowledge sharing, consistency, and program delivery across the office.
Support the management of program resources and budgets and coordinate student employees, volunteers, and others contributing to office initiatives.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills; an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities; and a commitment to supporting the success of our community in a collaborative environment.

Previous experience in higher education, student services, program coordination, community engagement, or a related field is desired.

Additional Requirements:

Resume and Cover Letter outlining your interest and commitment to Student Advocacy.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSIf filled as Student Advocacy Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position

requires:
Bachelor's Degree
1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None

If filled as Student Advocacy Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, and the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance

(NSOR). Additional clearances may be necessary if you resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past five years.

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 & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $44,628.00 - $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.

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