Admissions Events & Outreach Coordinator

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park is seeking a Part-Time Admissions Specialist to coordinate recruitment activities, support admissions events, and communicate with prospective students and families. You will work with campus partners and help implement recruitment strategies while maintaining strong customer service.

The role involves event coordination, participant support, and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure successful admissions events and outreach programs.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support on-campus and virtual admissions events, including Open Houses, Admitted Student Events, Spend A Summer Day, and ad hoc visit days.
• Reserve event spaces and coordinate setup; create event registration in Slate; track attendance.
• Assist with pre- and post-event communications, including surveys and feedback collection.
• Work with Admissions Officers to secure faculty and adviser coverage for recruitment events; coordinate schedules for virtual and in-person events.
• Attend events to monitor chats, assist participants, and address technical/logistical needs; provide friendly email support to prospective students and visitors.
• Represent the University at recruitment events as needed.
• Attend staff and college representative meetings to stay informed about recruitment strategies; prepare materials for upcoming programs and events; maintain recruitment print materials.
• Coordinate with other departments on shared initiatives; support outreach to prospective students, families, and school counselors during campus visits and programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Penn State University in University Park is seeking a Part-Time Admissions Specialist to coordinate recruitment activities, support admissions events, and communicate with prospective students and families. You will work with campus partners and help implement recruitment strategies while maintaining strong customer service.

The role involves event coordination, participant support, and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure successful admissions events and outreach programs.