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Pennsylvania State University

Program Coordinator for Outreach and Prevention

🇺🇸 University Park, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $42K - $67K

💻 Other

🗓️ November 6th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Program Coordinator for Outreach and Prevention. This role advocates for representation, retention, and success of specific student populations, develops and implements targeted programs, leverages data for strategy and impact reporting, engages with student groups to identify challenges, and manages program budgets while overseeing staff and volunteers.

Highlights
  • Design and manage programs supporting underrepresented or disadvantaged student groups to enhance engagement and retention.
  • Collaborate on recruitment and retention strategies using data-driven approaches.
  • Direct pre-college, orientation, research, and co-curricular programs focused on student development.
  • Develop intercultural programming advocating for international students and campus global learning.
  • Assess student needs, provide resources, and help build student community support networks.
  • Provide intercultural assessment and training to university organizations, staff, and faculty.
  • Serve as liaison and advocate with internal and external committees supporting student access and success.
  • Manage budgets, allocate resources, identify funding sources, prepare grants, and develop funding partnerships.
  • May supervise staff, student workers, and volunteers including hiring and performance management.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1+ years (Intermediate) or 3+ years (Advanced) of relevant experience; no certifications required.
  • Position requires background clearances including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, and FBI fingerprint checks.
  • Salary range: $42,100 to $67,300 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount.

Program Coordinator for Outreach and Prevention 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
POSITION SPECIFICS

The Student Advocacy Specialist advocates for the representation, retention, and success of specific student populations; develops, assesses, and implements initiatives and programs aimed at providing resources, services, and opportunities to target student groups; leverages data to inform strategy and report on impact; engages with student groups to identify needs and challenges; advocates for student groups within the broader University community; administers needs assessments and delivers training to University faculty and staff; facilitates the development of support networks for students.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, oversee, and implement programming and services that support the representation, engagement, retention, or success of specific populations, underrepresented groups, or those experiencing barriers to success.

  • Collaborate on a unit's recruitment, retention, and engagement plans to serve target student populations with an emphasis on goal setting, performance assessment, and strategy development; leverage data to inform the management of policies, programs, and resources.

  • Direct pre-college programs, orientation programs, research experience programs, or cocurricular programs that promote and emphasize student development, success, and community engagement for specific student populations.

  • Design, oversee, and implement intercultural programming and services that support and advocate for international populations and a campus-centered global learning environment.

  • Meet with student groups to assess needs, identify challenges, provide resources and referrals, and facilitate the development of community groups and support networks for students.

  • Provide intercultural assessment assistance to student organizations, staff units, and faculty members/departments; present and deliver educational programs; serve as a subject matter expert and resource for other units and student-centered offices throughout the University.

  • Serve as the college liaison and advocate with internal and external organizations and committees that have shared goals of student access and success; participate in University committees related to multicultural affairs, resources, and scholarship committees.

  • Manage the program, center, or related event budgets; allocate resources and monitor expenditures; identify and solicit current and potential funding sources; prepare grant proposals; develop funding partnerships.

  • May supervise staff members and/or student workers and volunteers, including hiring, development, and performance management.

 
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSIf filled as Student Advocacy Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position 
requires:Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Student Advocacy Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None
 
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.
 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 $42,100.00 - $67,300.00.
 
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.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.