Academic Program Coordinator

Graduate Program Administrative Support

The Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education (AESE) in the College of Agricultural Sciences seeks a self-directed and flexible person to provide support for its graduate programs. The person in this position will provide administrative support to three graduate programs in the department and work closely with three graduate directors. Responsibilities include :

• Manage the graduate admissions process.
• Communicate with applicants, prepare application information for the graduate committees, maintain student files.
• Schedule, track, and coordinate exams with the Graduate School.
• Use LionPATH to perform academic actions for students and faculty.
• Maintain department student records.
• Collect data and process information for fellowship nominations and awards.
• Organize / attend orientation for new graduate students to the department.
• Track progress of required training for graduate students.
• Responsible for maintenance of the graduate programs portion of the department website, various databases, listservs, and updates to the department graduate handbook.
• Process assistantship appointments and assignments in WorkLion.

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. Required Certifications : None.

Qualifications :

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 $38,300.00 - $55,500.00. 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.

EEO IS THE LAW :

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.