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Penn State University · 1 month ago

Part Time Associate Recruitment Coordinator – CARE for Special Educators Project

University Park, PA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Penn State University is seeking a qualified Part Time Recruitment Coordinator for the CARE for Special Educators Project, which aims to improve well-being and instructional engagement among special education teachers. The role involves on-site recruitment, relationship building, and participant support across partnering school districts, particularly in the New Orleans area.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Conducting on-site recruitment visits to schools and district partners across designated project regions

Representing the CARE for Special Educators project during school visits, information sessions, professional development days, district meetings, and community engagement events

Cultivating and maintaining strong working relationships with district administrators, school leaders, instructional coaches, and special education staff

Delivering brief informational presentations to potential participants and responding to recruitment inquiries

Coordinating informed consent processes and collecting necessary documentation in compliance with IRB protocols

Working closely with the Project Director and project team to meet recruitment milestones and maintain accurate records in project databases

Assisting with scheduling of baseline assessments and project activities for newly recruited participants

Preparing outreach materials, tracking recruitment metrics, and contributing to regular progress reports

Communicating effectively with diverse educator populations and ensuring culturally responsive outreach practices

Completing other duties as assigned to ensure smooth and compliant project operations

Qualification

K-12 education experienceParticipant recruitmentPublic speakingCommunity engagementProject coordinationIRB compliance knowledgeSpecial education knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social sciences, communications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience working in K–12 school settings or with educators in a professional capacity

Strong interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills

Ability to travel independently within assigned regions; possession of a valid driver's license

Ability to manage multiple tasks, track milestones, and maintain detailed documentation

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

Preferred

Experience in participant recruitment, outreach, community engagement, or project coordination

Familiarity with research procedures, IRB compliance, or school-based intervention studies

Knowledge of special education contexts or teacher well-being programs

Company

Penn State University

There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.

Founded in 1855

University Park, pa, US

10001+ employees

http://psu.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Hamza Jamjoom

Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council

Kara Pytko

Co-founder of Virtual Scientist Webinar Series

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