Academic Program Coordinator Supervisor, College Liberal Arts
University Park, Centre County, Pennsylvania, 16802, USA
Listed on 2026-07-12
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Administrative/Clerical
Education Administration, Administrative Management, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Location: University Park
Academic Program Coordinator Supervisor
Join Penn State's team as an Academic Program Coordinator Supervisor. You'll work in a collaborative environment, making a difference in the Department of Anthropology and School of Labor and Employment Relations by providing critical administrative and logistical support for faculty and students.
This role is at the heart of academic operations for the graduate and undergraduate programs, ensuring program management and student success. Supervisory responsibilities include leading the Student Services administrative staff team.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:- Supervision of Staff
- Graduate Student Appointment Processing
- Course Scheduling Administration
- Student Event Coordination
- Support & Data Management
- Academic Program Support
The Academic Program Coordinator Supervisor will also support scholarship and internship processes by coordinating communications, verifying student eligibility, and assisting in student scheduling.
The Academic Program Coordinator Supervisor will utilize organizational and multi-tasking skills to complete the above responsibilities.
Qualifications:- Ability to be detail-oriented
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel for data tracking and reporting, Outlook for communication and scheduling, and Word for document preparation
Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications
Associate Degree 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required
Certifications:
None
Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their interest and relevant experience, in addition to a resume.
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.
Important Note:
This is not a fully remote position. In accordance with College guidelines, this position requires a minimum of three days per week of on-site work at the designated work location.
After training, the Academic Program Coordinator Supervisor will also work with various software including:
- Course Leaf CIM (Curriculum Management System)
- Starfish (student success platform)
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Live by College Net (scheduling platform) - LionPATH (Penn State's student information system)
- iTwo (web-based tool at Penn State used for data access, analysis, and distribution)
- Canvas (Penn State's learning management system)
Salary Range for this position, including all possible grades, is $49,188.00 - $71,340.00.
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.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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