Academic Program Coordinator - Electrical Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science seeks an Academic Program Coordinator to support the Department of Electrical Engineering at Penn State. The successful candidate will support the Director of Academic Affairs, the Administrative Manager, the Department Head and as needed, the Academic Program Coordinator (within the department of Computer Science and Engineering). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Serve as the first point of contact for the Department of Electrical Engineering undergraduate needs and provide routine phone and email correspondence to outside parties (students, families, businesses, etc.) Conduct degree audits, assist with semester graduation lists, and process student petitions Schedule and reserve classrooms Enter grades and co-op reports Schedule and reschedule exams, including scheduling evening exams with faculty members Perform routine office duties, including typing and sending emails and written correspondence, filing, copying, shredding, maintaining pertinent materials on hand, and scheduling appointments Assist with organizing promotional events (Summer Camp, high school visits, and others as needed) Assist with the awarding of undergraduate scholarships Serve as backup for Undergraduate duties within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Requirements

• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)
• 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for the Department of Electrical Engineering undergraduate needs and provide routine phone and email correspondence to outside parties (students, families, businesses, etc.)
• Conduct degree audits, assist with semester graduation lists, and process student petitions
• Schedule and reserve classrooms
• Enter grades and co-op reports
• Schedule and reschedule exams, including scheduling evening exams with faculty members
• Perform routine office duties, including typing and sending emails and written correspondence, filing, copying, shredding, maintaining pertinent materials on hand, and scheduling appointments
• Assist with organizing promotional events (Summer Camp, high school visits, and others as needed)
• Assist with the awarding of undergraduate scholarships
• Serve as backup for Undergraduate duties within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED