Part Time - Admissions - Officer

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Penn State Dubois is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and hardworking part-time professional to join the recruitment and admissions team in the Admissions Office. Hours are around 24 hours per week, with the possibility of increased hours during peak times. Job Duties The primary responsibility of this opening will be to recruit the most qualified and diverse class to Penn State DuBois while providing superior admissions experience for students and families. Work in undergraduate admissions and represent both the campus and the University at recruitment events throughout the year, traveling extensively to high schools, college fairs, and other off-campus events. Provide in-take services, responding to general requests from individual applicants, parents, families, and counselors. Assist in the creation, design, coordination, and delivery of presentations at recruitment and/or student aid events for prospective students on behalf of the campus and the University. Additional duties include coordinating and hosting field trips and visit opportunities for prospective students to the Penn State DuBois campus. Also manages application follow up and develops communication strategies to reach student applicants. Will work with the full-time Admissions Officer on covering these responsibilities. Requirements and Qualifications Some evening and weekend work is required during peak times in the enrollment and recruitment cycle. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in college admissions is preferred. Must demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with strong presentation skills. Proven time management skills are essential along with the ability to manage concurrent projects. Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Employment with the University for this job will require successful completion of the Pennsylvania (PA) Publicly Available Clearances: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI Criminal History Background Check. Employment with the University for this opening will require the operation of a motor vehicle as a part of the job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Application Applicants are required to submit a cover letter including a statement on diversity, and resume; other information pertinent to the opening may also be included. Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested. Application review begins immediately and continues until the vacancy is filled. About Penn State DuBois Penn State DuBois, one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide, is situated in north central Pennsylvania about 70 miles west of State College/University Park and 100 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. It is a commuter campus comprised of approximately 500 students. The student-centered faculty and staff are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. Class sizes are small, and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Since opening its doors in 1935, thousands of degree-seeking individuals have received a world-class education delivered in a friendly, small campus setting. The campus offers 6 Baccalaureate degrees, 7 Associate degrees, and the first 2 years of over 275 Penn State undergraduate degree programs. 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. 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. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 . Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines DuBois, PA

Created: 2024-11-02