Admissions & Academic Programs Lead — Student Success

Penn State University; University, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Admissions and Academic Program Coordinator for the School of Music. You will guide prospective and current students through audition, admission, enrollment, and graduation processes, coordinating schedules and classroom logistics.

The role requires strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and superior customer service. Experience with higher education administrative tasks and confidentiality is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel.
• Outstanding organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication across formats.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high-quality customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Review student records to verify graduation requirements.
• Coordinate auditions, enrollment processes, and scheduling.
• Manage classroom logistics and academic operations as an administrative liaison.
• Assist prospective and current students through key stages from audition to graduation.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an Admissions and Academic Program Coordinator for the School of Music. You will guide prospective and current students through audition, admission, enrollment, and graduation processes, coordinating schedules and classroom logistics.

The role requires strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and superior customer service. Experience with higher education administrative tasks and confidentiality is preferred.