Coordinator of Student Involvement Community and Volunteer Service

Pennsylvania State University Abington, PA Full-time Administration / Clerical

Posted on April 25, 2024

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Coordinator of Student Involvement Community and Volunteer Service

The Division of Student Affairs at Penn State Abington seeks a dynamic and energetic individual to join our team. Penn State Abington is the most diverse of the Penn State campuses, and Student Affairs is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Student Affairs is committed to the wholistic development of the students that we serve. We strive to foster a student and campus community that promotes respect and personal accountability.

The Coordinator of Student Involvement - Community Service works under the leadership of the Director of Student Affairs to ensure students have opportunities to develop leadership skills, participate in leadership training and have opportunities to engage in student organizations that foster community.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop and facilitate community service opportunities for students. Advise student organizations on programs, trips and experiences that engage the local and broader community in raising awareness and acting on issues and events of concern to students. Provide opportunities for off campus experiences (day trips or Alternate Spring Break). Work with civic minded student organizations to promote volunteerism and activism in the local/global community. EX: Volunteer Expo, Day ON (of service), Alternative Spring Break, etc.

As a member of the student involvement team, ensure that all student organizations understand purchasing and event planning policies and procedures.
Advise and support student organizations on event planning, room reservation, catering and advertising.
Meet regularly with student leaders to provide support, coaching and guidance on how to create inclusive student programming. Manage student group issues. Refer students to campus resources when needed and consult with supervisor when implemented resolutions are not effective.

Develop and implement assessment and evaluation procedures for student community service and action events. Analyze data and report to the Associate Director to help develop strategies, programs and initiatives or policy changes to address challenges and student issues related to student engagement and climate.

Qualifications:

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid PA driver's license.
Occasional nights, weekends and overnight travel required.

This position requires successful completion of the following three publicly available clearances:

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Background Check

Successful candidates are self-starters, are able to work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates have strong project management skills, a commitment to customer service and experience in event planning. Candidates have an understanding of student development theory, experience serving underrepresented and/or first-generation students a plus.

Abington, PA is a northern suburb of Philadelphia known for its diversity and accessibility. Located just 45 minutes outside of center city, residents can easily travel to and from Philadelphia and Abington's surrounding communities such as Willow Grove, Glenside, Roslyn, and Jenkintown by SEPTA trains, regional rails, and buses, making it an ideal place to live and work. As a staff member at Penn State Abington, you will enjoy access to popular destinations such as Keswick Village, home of the Keswick Theater, Willow Grove Mall, Briar Bush Nature Center, and Abington Arts Center. You can enjoy outdoor recreation at any of Abington's 25 public parks, as well as shopping, dining, and other historic arts, museums, entertainment, and community events of the greater Philadelphia region while working in a diverse, lively, tight-knit, and engaging campus community.

Penn State offers a competitive and generous benefits package for full-time staff which includes:

Health insurance, dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans
75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and dependent children to attend Penn State
Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick days, and paid parental leave

Visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for additional information about benefits.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-Abington/Coordinator-of-Student-Involvement---Community-and-Volunteer-Service_REQ_0000054855-1

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

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.

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Coordinator of Student Involvement Community and Volunteer Service

Pennsylvania State University

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