Coordinator for Impact and Engagement

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a part-time Coordinator for Impact & Engagement to support the mission of Penn State Athletics and the Nittany360 program. This role will help design and deliver experiences that develop student-athletes as leaders, strengthen their sense of belonging, and connect their engagement to personal and professional growth. Reporting to the Associate AD for Integrative Human Performance & Strategic Initiatives, this fellowship position will contribute to a holistic, integrated approach to student-athlete development, supporting community engagement, leadership development, and student-athlete experience initiatives. The position is funded through the Big Ten Fellowship Program, designed to provide leadership development experience for emerging professionals interested in college athletics. The 2026–27 fellowship is a part-time role averaging 20–30 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to engage and build relationships with diverse communities and populations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to foster and maintain working relationships with various athletic, University, and external stakeholders
• A high work ethic, positive attitude, and a growth mindset are required to be successful in this role.
• The ability to understand and work with diverse communities and populations, as well as the ability to foster and maintain working relationships with various athletic, University, and public constituencies are required.

Nice To Haves

• University/college student-athlete experience.
• Experience in student-athlete development community engagement, academic advising, or career development.
• Experience with event planning, volunteer coordination, or service-based programming.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute student-athlete community engagement initiatives aligned with Nittany360 priorities
• Develop and manage partnerships with campus and community organizations to create meaningful and consistent engagement opportunities
• Design and deliver engagement experiences that promote leadership, belonging, and community impact
• Connect engagement efforts to student-athlete development, collaborating with staff to align experiences with career exploration and overall student-athlete experience
• Own the tracking and evaluation of engagement initiatives, including participation and impact outcomes
• Support and contribute to storytelling efforts that highlight student-athlete engagement and impact through social media, recaps, and other promotional platforms
• Contribute to unit initiatives and special projects, including identifying and implementing best practices in student-athlete development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level