Academic Program Strategist: Industry & Student Success

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Academic Program Specialist to advance student success by coordinating recruitment, career placement, and employer engagement across undergraduate and graduate pipelines. The role interfaces with students, faculty, and industry partners to drive outcomes and optimize program operations.

The position involves collaborating with advisers, program chairs, and leadership to implement strategies that align with departmental priorities and policy requirements, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong data analysis and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to collaborate with advisers, chairs, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment and career placement initiatives to strengthen pipelines.
• Collaborate with advisers and leadership to align outreach with departmental priorities.
• Oversee employer engagement activities, including information sessions and interviews.
• Coordinate faculty personnel processes and ensure policy compliance.
• Manage program operations for visiting scholars and search processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Relationship building

Program coordination

Recruitment support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an Academic Program Specialist to advance student success by coordinating recruitment, career placement, and employer engagement across undergraduate and graduate pipelines. The role interfaces with students, faculty, and industry partners to drive outcomes and optimize program operations.

The position involves collaborating with advisers, program chairs, and leadership to implement strategies that align with departmental priorities and policy requirements, while