Part-Time Admissions Events Coordinator

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Part-Time Admissions Specialist to support recruitment activities, events, and communications with prospective students and families. The role emphasizes strong customer service, collaboration with campus partners, and staying current on university programs and policies.

Key duties include coordinating on-campus and virtual events, supporting admissions officers, and managing materials and data for planning future outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, higher education, or a related field is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-campus and virtual admissions events, reserve spaces, set up, create event registrations, and track attendance.
• Assist with coordinating faculty and adviser participation for events and schedule coordination.
• Provide timely, friendly email support to prospective students and visitors and represent the University at recruitment events as needed.
• Prepare materials for programs and events; manage recruitment resources and print materials.
• Collaborate with other departments and units on outreach during campus visits and special programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, higher education, or related field

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Part-Time Admissions Specialist to support recruitment activities, events, and communications with prospective students and families. The role emphasizes strong customer service, collaboration with campus partners, and staying current on university programs and policies.

Key duties include coordinating on-campus and virtual events, supporting admissions officers, and managing materials and data for planning future outreach efforts.