Student Project Coordinator-Campus Recreation (Work Study)

Penn State University•University Park, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Work Study Project Coordinator organizes and manages Campus Recreation’s student creative team projects, supporting marketing and communication initiatives by coordinating projects, tracking deliverables, and ensuring effective workflow management. The position reports to the student project lead and the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation and is for the 2026–2027 academic year. Applicants must have received a work-study award. Work takes place on the University Park campus, and the role requires a variable schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and University breaks. Remote work may be possible at the employer’s discretion.

Requirements

  • Must have received a work-study award.
  • Must successfully complete a background check.
  • Flexibility to accommodate a variable schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and University breaks.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to interact positively with patrons and employees.
  • Attention to detail and above-average time management skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience, academic or non-academic, in team management, project planning, communications, or business operations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project timelines and ensure deadlines, start dates, and file requirements are met for internal and external production.
  • Track marketing programs, deliverables, and objectives in a project management system.
  • Manage ordering, printing, and distribution of marketing collateral.
  • Monitor and evaluate campaign performance and analyze key metrics to create reports.
  • Coordinate social media scheduling and posting with the social media team.
  • Coordinate with creative team members to assess project capacity and meet deadlines.
  • Schedule and coordinate photo shoots, including shot lists and production details.
  • Assist with file management and organization for content creation and social media efforts.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Social Media Manager on team scheduling, workspace coordination, and verification of hours.
  • Conduct workshops for student staff on using the project management system.
  • Maintain and optimize project boards with automation to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Meet regularly with the Assistant Director to review project workflows and recommend improvements.
  • Conduct market research to identify trends and support marketing strategies.
  • Track analytics and reporting across team positions to enhance performance and efficiency.
  • Maintain frequent communication with the supervisory team and participate in collaborative work and development.
  • Represent Campus Recreation and promote its programs and services to a diverse audience.
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