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Penn State University Talent Acquisition Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State College of Education at University Park is seeking a Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Represent the College of Education at recruitment events both in-person and virtually
Participate in and coordinate panels, information sessions, and workshops to educate prospective applicants about the college and the admissions process
Act as the primary point of contact for all prospective students
Conduct and coordinate visits to the College and informational meetings with prospective and admitted students and their families
Develop and foster relationships with student organizations, The Advising and Certification Center, the Office of Education and Social Equity, and other college and university offices
Participate and contribute to diversity conferences, events, and the Summer College Opportunity Program in Education (S.C.O.P.E.)
Contribute to the college's social media efforts and develop communication plans for prospective and admitted students
May develop and manage a budget and supervise student workers
Will co-advise the College's special living option, Education House, and Education Student Council
Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned
This role reports to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Graduate Students. This is not a remote position and requires regular in-office work: some evenings and weekend hours are required. Qualifications include:
A positive, can-do attitude
Bachelor's degree or higher plus three year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in undergraduate admissions and recruitment
Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Strong organizational skills
Experience in event planning
Superior attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Self-driven
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to work within a team environment
This position typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus 6 years of related experience oran equivalent combination of education and experience.
The following backgroundchecksmustbe successfully completed for this position:
This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Review of applications will begin immediately until a successful candidate is identified. In addition to the application, please upload a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and a resume or Curriculum Vitae.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion inall ofits forms.We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $56,200.00 - $81,500.00
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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.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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