Presidential Leadership Academy Student Engagement Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Presidential Leadership Academy (PLA) at Penn State is a prestigious program that cultivates leadership skills and fosters personal growth among exceptional students. We are seeking a dedicated Student Engagement Specialist to join the Schreyer Honors College team and contribute to the success of our students.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Director of PLA and the Dean to develop and implement impactful cocurricular programs and trips for PLA students.

• Manage budgets for trips, events, branded gift inventory, and overall unit operations in coordination with the PLA Director, College Financial Office, and Procurement.

• Maintain accurate student records in LionPath and local databases.

• Serve as a liaison for communications with the President's Office, benefactors, students, alumni, and donors.

• Handle administrative tasks, including meeting scheduling and financial transactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Master's preferred).

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Experience in budget management and event coordination.

• Familiarity with student record systems (LionPath, Canvas) is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on student development.

• Collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals.

• Engage with influential stakeholders and build valuable connections.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

This position requires a minimum of 3+ years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$46,400.00 - $67,300.00

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