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Special Programs Coordinator

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants . Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants . This is a/an 75 % full-time equivalency (FTE) job. This position will work 30 hours per week. This position is eligible for benefits associated with any full-time position. The salary grade and range listed in the posting is reflective of a 100% Full-time position. Full-time equivalency job offers may fall outside of the listed range due to the assigned percentage of effort. POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State Global is seeking a Special Programs Coordinator to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students within an academic unit or department to ensure the effective development and delivery of courses; responds to program inquiries from students or prospective students; recommends solutions related to university policies, procedures, and systems; evaluates and prepares student and course data related to degree requirements, academic actions, course section attributes and scheduling; monitors program budget and financial activities; coordinates and plans program related events including orientations, receptions, and workshops; provides consultation and interpretation on academic and records policies. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Communicate with faculty, staff, advisers, parents, and students; respond to inquiries related to individual courses, degree requirements, or the overall academic program Prepare and maintain student files; monitor graduation requirements; assess and track degree audits and ensure accuracy of degree requirements Facilitate the process for reviewing requests and updating student course/program changes; p rocess grade change forms, add, drop, and registration forms Collaborate with faculty and department leadership to forecast course/certificate enrollment; retrieve, compile, and analyze course data; assess classroom space and instructor requirements; plan, schedule, and finalize sections, classrooms, and exams; respond to course availability and enrollment inquiries; order textbooks Coordinate and implement policies, procedures, and activities pertaining to student records across a department or assigned academic program Manage scholarship, assistantship, and fellowship data and funds; prepare award letters, notify donors, monitor expenses, prepare and analyze financial reports; assign and monitor teaching assistant class assignments Communicate with students to promote program specific opportunities including workshops, organizations, internships, and career development opportunities; collaborate with faculty and program staff to develop marketing materials Prepare, review, and submit course documentation including faculty senate petitions and survey data Coordinate faculty affairs processes including promotion and tenure, sabbatical leave, and non-tenure track promotions; prepare, track, and submit review documents; consult faculty on processes and procedures in order to facilitate timely submissions and ensure compliance with academic policies Plan and coordinate events including orientations, summer days, prospective student visits, open houses and other program events; manage volunteer schedules for events Monitor program budget including tracking purchases, approving expenditures, and generating financial reports Create and maintain databases; compile academic data and prepare reports for department leadership related to enrollment data, student progress and experience, and accreditation information Manage department or program website; review content and ensure that information is accurate Coordinate and plan graduation receptions; manage logistics including venues, invitations, and itineraries Coordinate and manage the hiring process for part-time employees May supervise or mentor staff members including hiring, training and development, and performance management MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS) 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn Sta


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