Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement

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 years 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 or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The following background checks must be 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 in all of its 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

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.