Program Coordinator for BLUEprint & Community Mentoring

Program Coordinator For Blueprint & Community Mentoring

Student Affairs invites applications for a Program Coordinator for BLUEprint & Community Mentoring at the Paul Robeson Cultural Center (PRCC). This role is primarily responsible for the BLUEprint Peer Mentoring Program, along with additional areas of support, including educational program development and implementation, student advocacy, and support.

The BLUEprint Program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association, focusing on offering academic, acclimation, and social support to first-year and change-of-campus students through peer mentoring.

Additionally, while supporting community-based mentoring opportunities, this position supports the Director and Assistant Director in all day-to-day matters within the scope of maintaining the administrative functions of the PRCC and providing direct support to our various student communities.

The Program Coordinator has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, the following :

BLUEprint Peer Mentoring Program

The Program Coordinator will hold primary responsibility for sustaining the BLUEprint Peer Mentoring Program. The program is a structured student support program that operates under a significant amount of administrative and logistical coordination, some of which takes place on evenings and weekends.

Some responsibilities related to BLUEprint include :

• Oversight and implementation of the overall peer mentoring program and curriculum
• Advise and provide primary oversight of peer mentor leaders and the development of comprehensive training. Maintain and sustain continued program certification.
• The Program Coordinator will co-manage the budget for the mentoring program along with the Assistant Director
• Supervise a full-time Graduate Assistant for Mentoring and Community Engagement
• Develop and enact the metrics for measuring the effectiveness of student initiatives (BLUEprint, etc.) related to belonging, acclimation and community formation, including continued research and program assessments as needed

Community Engagement & Support :

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

If filled as Student Advocacy Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position requires : Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications : None

If filled as Student Advocacy Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position requires : Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications : None

Background Checks / Clearances

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks : PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. 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 $42,100.00 - $67,300.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In 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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