Policy Student Engagement Lead - Career & Leadership Programs

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s School of Public Policy seeks a Student Engagement Specialist to lead student engagement initiatives, community-building, programming, leadership development, career readiness, and student-focused events. This role supports graduate and undergraduate programs with experiential learning and partnerships across campus.

Travel is required locally and regionally, including to government offices and events with local leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Required Certifications: None

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate the School’s Harrisburg and Washington, D.C., career exploration trips
• Develop and facilitate Next Gen Leadership Academy programming
• Provide support for the School’s Local Government Initiative
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, alumni, and friends of the School
• Develop and facilitate the School’s fall and spring policy simulation events
• Participate in SPP leadership meetings, committee meetings, and faculty meetings
• Attend SPP student and public engagement events
• Participate in Board of Visitors meetings to discuss student engagement efforts and support strategies to cultivate alumni partnerships
• Participate in college and university meetings
• Identify opportunities for the School to strengthen its campus leadership in public service career pathways and education

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Problem solving

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s School of Public Policy seeks a Student Engagement Specialist to lead student engagement initiatives, community-building, programming, leadership development, career readiness, and student-focused events. This role supports graduate and undergraduate programs with experiential learning and partnerships across campus.

Travel is required locally and regionally, including to government offices and events with local leaders.