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Penn State University · 2 months ago

Program Coordinator for Outreach and Prevention

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$42K/yr - $67K/yr

1+ years exp

Penn State University is seeking a Program Coordinator for Outreach and Prevention who will advocate for the representation, retention, and success of specific student populations. The role involves designing and implementing programs, collaborating on recruitment and retention strategies, and managing budgets to support student development and engagement.

Higher Education

No H1B

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

Qualification

Program developmentData analysisIntercultural programmingBudget managementStudent advocacyCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (if filled as Student Advocacy Specialist - Advanced Professional)

1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (if filled as Student Advocacy Specialist - Intermediate Professional)

PA State Police Criminal Background Check

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Authorized to work in the U.S