Job Description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

is seeking applicants for the Program Coordinator of Student Organizations position (Cocurricular Programs Coordinator 3). The successful applicant will join a team of professionals, graduate assistants, and undergraduate staff and can demonstrate a commitment to fostering exploration, community engagement, and the development of students.

Reporting to the Associate Director for Student Organizations, the Program Coordinator is responsible for:

administering student organization recognition processes through OrgCentral (Penn State\xe2\x80\x99s Anthology Engage platform)

facilitating and developing student leadership training

hosting annual awards programs for the +1000 recognized student organizations at Penn State

serve as a program registration and contract advisor to student organizations

co-advise UPAC (student org funding committee)

supervising a small team of Student Org Consultant undergrads

The ability to work effectively with staff and students from diverse backgrounds and experiences is critical to the success of the Student Leadership & Involvement team and this role. The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of student development, communicate effectively and have the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

Education and Experience:

Typically requires a Master\'s degree or higher and 1+ years of related experience, or a related Bachelor\'s and 5+ years of experience

2 years of related graduate assistantship qualifies as equivalent 1+ years of work equivalency

This position may require that you operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties. A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check may be required in addition to standard background checks. A willingness and ability to work flexible hours to support occasional night and weekend activities is required.

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.

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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 .

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

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