Sobre este puesto de Academic Program Coordinator - Graduate Enrollment Services en Penn State University
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POSITION SPECIFICS
The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School’s Graduate Enrollment Services (GES) unit is seeking an Academic Program Coordinator to support daily operations for the GES team.
Responsibilities: Following are the key responsibilities of this position:
Serve as first-line liaison with internal and external contacts (in person, telephone, and email/other electronic media) and work very closely with students, staff, and faculty across the university.
Answer inquiries from applicants and current students regarding the standard application, enrollment, and graduation procedures.
Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendars.
Manage the GES general email account.
Process incoming transcripts and test scores for graduate applicants.
Scan and index confidential student-related documents using imaging systems.
Develop new processes and procedures in support of GES office needs.
Perform routine data entry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required; experience working on a student portal is preferred.
The individual in this role should be a team-oriented professional, self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, organizational and customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Application: Candidates should include a cover letter and resume for full consideration.
Work Arrangement: This position is an in-office position with core hours being from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS) 2+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $40,608.00 - $58,836.00.
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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