Academic Program Coordinator, College of the Liberal Arts

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy in the College of the Liberal Arts are searching for an Academic Program Coordinator. This position will provide administrative support to the World Campus undergraduate bachelor's degree political science programs, as well as for the Counterterrorism (CTRTR) graduate certificate, and the Counterterrorism option in the interdisciplinary Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Homeland Security (HLS) online degree program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as primary department contact for all World Campus online program inquiries.

• Review and process admission applications for the department's MPS in HLS with CTRTR and the non-degree grad certificate in Counterterrorism.

• Perform course scheduling tasks and manage the student evaluations process for online programs.

• Maintain student records and documents, track student progress, process correspondence and forms for the approval of instructors for graduate courses, and respond to student and instructor inquiries. Liaise with staff of HLS program main office in Harrisburg and World Campus program staff.

• Provide administrative assistance to the Associate Head/Director of Online Programs, the Director of the Counterterrorism option, and the Director of the Semester in Washington, D.C., program.

• Assist with maintaining web pages related to Political Science World Campus majors and programs, and maintain resource documents for online instructors.

• Run complex queries in LionPath and iTwo that provide detailed information for inclusion in internal/external reports.

• Arrange Washington, D.C., based events and provide oversight of the application process for the Washington, D.C., program.

• Out-of-town/overnight travel may be required on a very limited basis.

The Academic Program Coordinator will work both independently, as well as collaborate/have support of their team when completing the position's responsibilities. This position will serve as a back-up to other members of the Political Science and Public Policy academic and administrative teams to ensure adequate coverage, as needed.

Benefits (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

• 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)

• Generous vacation and sick time

• 15 paid holidays/campus closure days

Education and Experience:

This position will be filled at the level of Intermediate Support or Senior Support, depending on the final applicant's experience and education. The Intermediate Support level requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) for education and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional education and/or experience are required for higher-level positions.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to be detail-oriented and multi-task

• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

Application Instructions:

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled, with an anticipated start date of July 2025.

Additional Information:

The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Please note that this is not a fully remote position.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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