Easter Seals Jobs

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday (https://www.myworkday.com/psu/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0Q1QI*qyZ5PNog5Ug/cacheable-task/2998$46522.htmld#backheader=true) to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . 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. (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/Eeys15Xva4hFokHVtbP1eGIB5i1WFLc-J3k9KHgrFYZ7mg) 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 (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf) .

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Brandywine's Enrollment Management Office is seeking an Enrollment Services Specialist to provide support for current and prospective students regarding financial aid and admissions. The Specialist primarily coordinates day to day operations of the office, provides support for admissions, financial aid, and the registrar, serves as the point-of-contact for admissions and student aid questions, and coordinates admissions and financial aid events.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of working effectively with students from all cultural and economic backgrounds and be able to collaborate and build relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the point-of-contact for admissions and student aid questions

• Provide general support for admissions, financial aid, and the registrar

• Provide advice and guidance on the policies and procedures related to the admissions application and FAFSA

• Troubleshoot admissions and financial aid problems and assist with aid verifications

• Manage communications including phone, email, and mail

• Coordinate admissions and financial aid events

• Hire, train and manage student workers

• Order supplies, manage inventory and pay invoices

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience with customer-relationship management (CRM) system, student information system, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is helpful. The successful candidate must possess:

• Strong communication skills

• The ability to explain complex instructions in an easy-to-understand manner

• Experience in a professional environment working with the public

• Attention to detail and ability to multitask

• Commitment to teamwork

• Strong time-management and organizational skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires an associate degree or higher plus 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in higher education preferred.

This position requires successful completion of the following background checks:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form

• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

For full consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with their application.

Campus Information:

Penn State Brandywine – a thriving residential campus – is located on 112 acres, 20 miles west of center city Philadelphia. Penn State Brandywine’s strengths are excellent teaching and research, a diverse study body, athletics, business and civic partnerships, and the Center for Ethics and Civic Engagement. Penn State Brandywine alumni are part of Penn State’s world-wide 700,000+ alumni network.

Penn State Brandywine is located in Media, PA, a popular suburb of Philadelphia, named one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Media is just 20 minutes from the Philadelphia Main Line and 45 minutes to center city. As a staff member at Penn State Brandywine, you will enjoy access to the arts, entertainment, sports, State Parks, Arboretums, restaurants, night life, and community events of the greater Philadelphia region while working with a diverse and close-knit community of professionals.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State Benefits:

Penn State offers a competitive and generous benefits package for full-time staff which includes:

• Health insurance, dental and vision coverage

• Retirement plans

• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and dependent children to attend Penn State

• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick days, and paid parental leave

For more information about employee benefits visit http://hr.psu.edu/benefits.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$42,100.00 - $61,000.00

Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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 (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster (https://affirmativeaction.psu.edu/files/2022/01/Federal-Contractors-Labor-Law-Poster.pdf)

PA State Labor Law Poster

Affirmative Action (https://policy.psu.edu/policies/hr11)

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information (https://www.psu.edu/copyright-information)

Hotlines

Media, PA