Director of Cooperative Education and Career Services

Penn State University • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Penn State Schuylkill is seeking a Director of Cooperative Education and Career Services to join our team. Reporting to the chancellor, the Director of Cooperative Education and Career Services is responsible for the leadership, administration, and management of the Penn State Schuylkill Cooperative Education Program. This position works closely with other departments in the Career Development Center, university-wide Career Services, employers, faculty, and staff to coordinate efforts and strengthen relationships. This position is also responsible for teaching career development courses and managing the unit budget, including staff, supplies, and programming. The successful candidate will Represent Penn State Schuylkill Co-op and the Career Development Center to multiple external constituents such as employers, chambers of commerce and professional employer associations, and elected officials and government agencies. Serve as a central point of contact for employers, faculty, staff, and students regarding Penn State Schuylkill Co-op and internship and co-op opportunities. Recruiting employers and assisting them with posting opportunities and recruiting students; ensuring healthy relationships with employers and productive student experiences during internship and co-op experiences and intervening as necessary. Ensuring Penn State Schuylkill Co-op programs, services, resources, and events are in close alignment with the goals of Penn State Schuylkill—as well as national career development and cooperative education standards. Work closely with Penn State Career Services personnel at University Park and regionally to coordinate efforts and strengthen relationships. Teach sections of career development courses or career development content within designated courses. Manage unit budget, including staff, supplies, and programming.

Requirements

• If filled as Career Services Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• If filled as Career Services Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Represent Penn State Schuylkill Co-op and the Career Development Center to multiple external constituents such as employers, chambers of commerce and professional employer associations, and elected officials and government agencies.
• Serve as a central point of contact for employers, faculty, staff, and students regarding Penn State Schuylkill Co-op and internship and co-op opportunities.
• Recruiting employers and assisting them with posting opportunities and recruiting students; ensuring healthy relationships with employers and productive student experiences during internship and co-op experiences and intervening as necessary.
• Ensuring Penn State Schuylkill Co-op programs, services, resources, and events are in close alignment with the goals of Penn State Schuylkill—as well as national career development and cooperative education standards.
• Work closely with Penn State Career Services personnel at University Park and regionally to coordinate efforts and strengthen relationships.
• Teach sections of career development courses or career development content within designated courses.
• Manage unit budget, including staff, supplies, and programming.

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: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees