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- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Penn State Harrisburg
- Posted
- Sep 24
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State Harrisburg is seeking a full-time Events and Program Coordinator to create meaningful on-campus experiences to enhance student co-curricular involvement. This position plans and implements large-scale, signature events including Welcome Week and First 100 Days programming. The role also advises the Programming and Activities Committee (PAC) and supports them in the execution of their events each semester including management of its annual Student Initiated Fee allocation, coordination of event logistics, and supervision of the PAC president.
What you'd do
- Lead the Office of Student Engagement’s campus events and initiatives, creating meaningful on-campus experiences that enhance students’ co-curricular involvement.
- Plan and execute assigned Office of Student Engagement large-scale campus events.
- Chair the Welcome Week Committee and oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of Welcome Week programming.
- Develop and implement First 100 Days initiatives to support student engagement and student transition.
- Supervise and support part-time student employees assisting with event planning, implementation, and programming logistics.
- Advise the Student Programming and Activities Committee (PAC) by attending weekly meetings and providing regular supervision and mentorship to the PAC president and committee chairs.
- Support the planning and implementation of approximately events each semester, including major campus traditions such as Fall Fest and Spring Fling.
- Assist PAC with event logistics, including room reservations, scheduling, setup, and coordination with campus partners.
- Manage PAC’s annual Standing Allocation from the Student Initiated Fee, including funding requests, financial records, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring funds are appropriately disbursed.
- Directly supervise the PAC president, a paid student employee within the Office of Student Engagement who typically works 10 hours per week.
What they want
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience executing high-quality, large-scale events.
- The ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and workflows. Attention to detail and the ability to multitask will be key.
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Commitment to student-centered service, accessibility, and continuous improvement.
- Basic technological skills and the willingness to learn new technology.
- Experience maintaining accurate records, managing documentation, and supporting operational processes.
- A proven track record of working effectively within a team environment.
- Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Starts
- 2026-09-24