Student Project Coordinator-Campus Recreation (Work Study)

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park is seeking a Part-Time Student Project Coordinator to organize and manage Campus Recreation’s student projects. You will support marketing and communication efforts by coordinating tasks, tracking deliverables, and ensuring smooth workflow for the 26-27 academic year.

Responsibilities include timelines, project tracking, collateral management, campaign analysis, social media coordination, and collaboration with the creative team to meet

Qualifications

• Candidates with experience in team management, project planning, communications, or business operations are preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interact positively with patrons and employees are essential.
• Attention to detail and above-average time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project timelines, ensuring deadlines, start dates, and file requirements are met for internal and external production.
• Track marketing programs, deliverables, and objectives within a project management system.
• Manage the ordering, printing, and distribution of marketing collateral.
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, analyzing key metrics to create comprehensive reports.
• Coordinate social media scheduling and posting in collaboration with the social media team.
• Work closely with creative team members to assess project capacity and ensure deadlines are met.
• Schedule and coordinate photo shoots, including shot lists and production details.
• Assist with file management and organization to support content creation and social media efforts.
• Collaborate with the Senior Social Media Manager to oversee team scheduling, workspace coordination, and verification of hours.
• Conduct workshops for student staff on effectively using the project management system.
• Maintain and optimize project boards with automation to improve workflow efficiency.
• Meet regularly with the Assistant Director to review project workflows and recommend improvements.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and support marketing strategies.
• Track analytics and reporting across all team positions to enhance overall performance and efficiency.
• Maintain open and frequent communication with the supervisory team.
• Actively participate in collaborative work and development.
• Serve as a representative of Campus Recreation, promoting programs and services to a diverse audience.

Skills

Team management

Project planning

Communications

Business operations

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires you to have received a work-study award. To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available.

Part-Time Student Project Coordinator

The Work Stufy Project Coordinator plays a key role in organizing and managing Campus Recreation’s student creative team projects. Reporting to the student project lead and Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, this position supports marketing and communication initiatives by coordinating projects, tracking deliverables, and ensuring effective workflow management. This position is for the 26-27 academic year.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project timelines, ensuring deadlines, start dates, and file requirements are met for internal and external production.
• Track marketing programs, deliverables, and objectives within a project management system.
• Manage the ordering, printing, and distribution of marketing collateral.
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, analyzing key metrics to create comprehensive reports.
• Coordinate social media scheduling and posting in collaboration with the social media team.
• Work closely with creative team members to assess project capacity and ensure deadlines are met.
• Schedule and coordinate photo shoots, including shot lists and production details.
• Assist with file management and organization to support content creation and social media efforts.
• Collaborate with the Senior Social Media Manager to oversee team scheduling, workspace coordination, and verification of hours.
• Conduct workshops for student staff on effectively using the project management system.
• Maintain and optimize project boards with automation to improve workflow efficiency.
• Meet regularly with the Assistant Director to review project workflows and recommend improvements.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and support marketing strategies.
• Track analytics and reporting across all team positions to enhance overall performance and efficiency.
• Maintain open and frequent communication with the supervisory team.
• Actively participate in collaborative work and development.
• Serve as a representative of Campus Recreation, promoting programs and services to a diverse audience.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Candidates with experience (academic or non-academic) in team management, project planning, communications, or business operations are highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interact positively with patrons and employees are essential.
• Attention to detail and above-average time management skills are required.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Work will take place on the University Park campus.
• Candidates must successfully complete a background check.
• This role requires flexibility to accommodate a variable schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and University breaks.
• Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer.
• Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.
• A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job position is available.
• The starting hourly rate for this job is $14.50.
• Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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