Graduate Student Admissions Officer, College of Information Sciences and Technology

Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University Park is seeking a Graduate Student Admissions Officer in the College of Information Sciences and Technology. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on recruiting for graduate programs, including doctoral and master's tracks, and may assist undergraduate recruitment based on college needs.

The Admissions Officer will work with various committees, partners, and entities to diversify the applicant pool and coordinate marketing and recruitment activities across IST and PSU.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Pre-recruitment marketing content creation for graduate programs and promotion across websites and literature.
• Collecting data on graduate placement, time-to-completion, and running focus groups to inform marketing strategies.
• Developing awareness of domestic and international markets for IST graduate programs.
• Liaising with IST and PSU entities to coordinate marketing and recruitment efforts, including undergraduate recruitment.
• Supporting recruitment activities and participating in Graduate Programs tasks as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Graduate Student Admissions Officer, College of Information Sciences and Technology

Hybrid

Penn State University Park

Full time

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) seeks an Admissions Officer to primarily recruit for graduate programs (a single doctoral program and master’s programs) to help meet our goals of attracting a high-quality and diverse graduate student body. This position will be a part of the team that also recruits undergraduate students and based on college needs may also assist with undergraduate recruitment.

Our master’s programs include two in-residence M.S. programs – Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations and Informatics. Online we offer a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations and a Master’s of Enterprise Architecture and Business Transformation (MEA). We also offer several Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate (IUG) programs which bring IST undergraduate students into our graduate programs.

The Admissions Officer will liaise with the Associate Dean for Student Success, particularly for activities related to diversifying the applicant pool. The Admissions Officer will also work closely with the Graduate Programs staff, who manage the Graduate Recruiting Committee (GRC) for the doctoral program and the Masters Advisory and Recruitment Committee (MARC).

Specific responsibilities will include:

Pre-recruitment

• graduate program marketing including website and marketing literature content creation; monitoring and managing website and marketing literature updates and distribution
• collecting data helpful to recruitment including graduate student placement, time-to-completion, conducting focus groups with current graduate students to inform marketing and recruitment strategies
• developing and maintaining awareness of domestic and international markets for our graduate programs
• liaise with IST and PSU entities to help inform or coordinate marketing and recruitment including IST undergraduate recruiting, the Fox Graduate School, graduate student recruiters in PSU ‘sister’ colleges (Engineering, Smeal, EMS, Science, HHD), and Penn State Global
• liaise with IST and PSU entities helpful to recruiting a diverse applicant pool and graduate student population including IST Associate Dean for Student Success and the Fox Graduate School

Active Recruitment

• identify and attend graduate school career fairs and conferences that promote diverse graduate student populations (e.g., Tapia conference, PhD Project)
• lead and participate in on-campus recruitment activities
• provide outreach to applicants and admitted students
• answer inquiries from interest forms from World Campus and the IST website
• develop and run online information sessions for international graduate students
• maintain an updated list of FAQs for applicants
• participate in Graduate Programs tasks and activities as needed, including working with the Graduate Recruiting Committee (GRC) and the Masters Advisory and Recruiting Committee (MARC)
• periodically assist with undergraduate recruitment

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

accepted

Required Certifications:

None

Work Modality:

This role blends in person and remote work and includes travel to conferences and other universities to support student recruitment efforts.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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 $49,188.00 - $71,340.00.

Salary Structure - 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.

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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. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.