Industry Engagement & Student Success Specialist

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; 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 in the EME department to advance student success and deepen ties with industry partners. You will design programs spanning recruitment, career placement, faculty engagement, and program operations.

Responsibilities include managing employer engagement, coordinating with advisers and leadership, and improving processes across recruiting and academic affairs to boost outcomes for undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to analyze recruitment, placement, and engagement data to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with advisers, chairs, and leadership to align outreach with priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment and career placement initiatives to strengthen pipelines and outcomes.
• Analyze recruitment, placement, and engagement data to identify trends and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with academic advisers, program chairs, and leadership to align outreach strategies with priorities.
• Serve as EME’s representative to EMS Admissions and Career Services for coordinated recruitment.
• Build and sustain relationships with industry partners to expand internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities.
• Oversee recruiting infrastructure including Nittany Lion Careers, info sessions, and interview programs.

Skills

Recruitment strategy

Career placement

Employer engagement

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Nittany Lion Careers

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an Academic Program Specialist in the EME department to advance student success and deepen ties with industry partners. You will design programs spanning recruitment, career placement, faculty engagement, and program operations.

Responsibilities include managing employer engagement, coordinating with advisers and leadership, and improving processes across recruiting and academic affairs to boost outcomes for undergraduate and graduate students.