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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Penn State Millennium Scholars Program seeks an innovative, energetic professional to fill the position of an Assistant Program Director. This position provides academic coaching and support to about 150 undergraduate students participating in the Millennium Scholars Program, with a special focus on first-year students and their unique needs. The mission of the Penn State Millennium Scholars Program (MSP) is to cultivate a broad group of undergraduate scholars who are highly motivated to ultimately pursue doctoral degrees in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. This program is managed through the Office of the Provost.

The Assistant Program Director assists students in meeting program requirements through specialized counseling and instruction regarding professional development, obtaining research experience, participation in professional conferences, and preparing for strong academic outcomes. The Assistant Program Director also plans, prepares, and implements a series of ongoing workshops, programs and events including the 6-week, residential, math-intensive summer bridge, scholarly visits to research facilities, and individualized advising, counseling and mentorship. Throughout the academic year, the Assistant Program Director provides weekly seminars and instruction on topics relevant to academic and summer research preparation such as selection of labs/programs, interview skills, personal statement preparation and the REU/internship application process. This position will also assist in managing the MSP tutoring program with responsibility to identify and match tutors with MSP scholars and provide support and training for tutors.

This position works with students, advisors, associate deans and faculty in six colleges (Eberly College of Science, Agricultural Sciences, Information Sciences and Technology, Engineering, Earth and Mineral Sciences, Health and Human Development.) This position is also engaged with residence life, financial aid, and the Millennium Scholars Program Steering Committee. The Millennium Scholars Program is one of a national collaborative of eight institutions doing similar work. The Assistant Program Director visits, works with, and shares best practices with counterparts at other universities, enabli