Assistant/associate Director For Graduate Student Success And Community Engagement

Penn State University

University Park, PA, US
Base: $46,400.00 - $74,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Experience creating graduate student programs
Budget management up to $250,000
Collaboration with academic and administrative units
This role leads strategic programming to advance graduate education through faculty-student engagement and community building

Job Summary

  • This role leads strategic programming to advance graduate education through faculty-student engagement and community building.
  • The position manages a program budget of up to $250,000 and oversees the implementation of initiatives addressing retention and success.
  • Penn State offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees.

Matching Summary

This role leads strategic programming to advance graduate education through faculty-student engagement and community building.

Salary

Base: $46,400.00 - $74,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience creating graduate student programs
  • Budget management up to $250,000
  • Collaboration with academic and administrative units
  • Project management and organizational skills
  • Facilitation of workshops and events

Nice-to-have

  • Doctoral degree in higher education or related field
  • Experience at research-intensive institutions
  • Grant proposal writing experience
  • Cultivating strategic partnerships
  • Data-driven decision-making capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree with 6+ years experience OR Bachelor's with 3+ years
  • Valid driver's license and motor vehicle records check
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
  • Demonstrated experience with domestic and international graduate populations

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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