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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Education at University Park is seeking a Recruitment and Student Engagement Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 ident