Graduate Enrollment Programs Coordinator

Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Academic Program Coordinator in the Graduate Enrollment Services (GES) to support daily operations and serve as a liaison with students, staff, and faculty across the university. The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks within an in-office setting.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, customer service, and effective communication, with core hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and a

Qualifications

• GED or HS diploma; 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) is required; experience with a student portal is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first-line liaison with internal and external contacts and collaborate with students, staff, and faculty across the university.
• Answer inquiries from applicants and current students about standard application, enrollment, and graduation procedures.
• Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendars.
• Manage the GES general email account.
• Process incoming transcripts and test scores for graduate applicants.
• Scan and index confidential student-related documents using imaging systems.
• Develop new processes and procedures to support GES office needs.
• Perform routine data entry.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Student portal experience

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

Student portal

Job description

Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Academic Program Coordinator in the Graduate Enrollment Services (GES) to support daily operations and serve as a liaison with students, staff, and faculty across the university. The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks within an in-office setting.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, customer service, and effective communication, with core hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and a