Director Graduate Educational Engagement and Retention

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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Director of Graduate Educational Engagement and Retention provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for graduate student engagement programs within the Office of Graduate Educational Engagement Programs (OGEEP) at The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School.

This position will be filled at the Student Affairs Manager - Manager level.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Graduate Educational Engagement the Director supervises staff and manages co-curricular initiatives that promote student success belonging well-being and professional development advancing institutional priorities for persistence and retention.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the graduate student experience through leadership advocacy and strategic engagement. The Director collaborates with academic colleges student services and university stakeholders to deliver a coordinated inclusive and high-impact experience.

Working closely with the Assistant Director for Graduate Student Outreach Recruitment and Engagement the position ensures a seamless student journey from recruitment through degree completion.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for OGEEP engagement and retention programs ensuring alignment with Fox Graduate School priorities.
• Supervise and mentor professional staff fostering a collaborative student-centered environment.
• Lead development implementation and assessment of co-curricular initiatives that promote persistence well-being belonging and professional growth.
• Build and sustain partnerships with MSIs (HBCUs HSIs TCUs) to strengthen access-to-retention pipelines in collaboration with the Director for Outreach and Recruitment.
• Serve as liaison to academic colleges Student Affairs Global Programs and other partners to coordinate engagement and retention efforts.
• Develop targeted strategies addressing transition belonging persistence and community engagement for domestic and international students.
• Oversee assessment and data collection to evaluate impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Manage OGEEP budget including planning forecasting and pursuing funding through grants and partnerships.
• Provide individualized student support through referrals advocacy and collaborative problem-solving.
• Represent OGEEP and the Fox Graduate School on university committees and external conferences.
• Communicate Fox Graduate School goals and Penn States graduate education priorities to internal and external audiences.

Qualifications :

Application Instructions : Applicants should submit the following materials for consideration :

Candidates selected to advance in the search process will be asked to provide the names titles and full contact information (phone number and email address) for four professional references. Finalists will be notified before any references are contacted.

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Masters Degree 8 years of relevant experience includes 3 years of supervisory 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 State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $76700.00 - $115100.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn States salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 76700 - 115100