Part-Time Education Abroad Advising & Engagement Coordinator

Education Abroad Advising & Engagement Coordinator

Penn State Global is seeking a highly organized and student-focused part-time Education Abroad Advising & Engagement Coordinator at Penn State's University Park campus. This position plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Education Abroad Advising and Engagement team by coordinating and mentoring a team of 11 undergraduate peer advisers who provide front-line advising services and assist with outreach initiatives that promote education abroad opportunities to Penn State students.

The Advising and Engagement Coordinator will join the Education Abroad Advising and Engagement team in mid- to late August 2026, with the appointment continuing through the spring 2027 semester. This is a part-time position averaging 16 hours per week. Because this role supports undergraduate peer advisers during their scheduled office hours, applicants must have availability between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Work schedules will be arranged within those hours and will total approximately 16 hours per week.

This position is intended for recent graduates, current graduate students, or other professionals seeking part-time employment. It is not open to current undergraduate students.

Penn State Global offers an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in international education and student services. The Education Abroad office is a collaborative, student-centered environment that serves as the University's primary administrative unit for facilitating education abroad opportunities across all Penn State campuses. Penn State Global is committed to fostering equity and belonging for all employees and students;

we value individuals of all perspectives and backgrounds in our collaborative, respectful, and globally engaged environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as the primary day-to-day coordinator for a team of 11 undergraduate peer advisers who provide in-person and virtual advising services to prospective education abroad students.
• Provide guidance, answer questions, and support peer advisers in their daily responsibilities while helping ensure smooth office operations.
• Coordinate peer adviser schedules, assist with office hour coverage, and help arrange coverage for presentations, outreach events, and other office needs.
• Welcome students at the front reception desk during peer adviser drop-in hours and scheduled education abroad advising appointments.
• Assist with managing the office's shared email account by responding to general student inquiries or routing questions to appropriate staff.
• Support the Education Abroad Advising and Engagement team with outreach activities, administrative projects, and other responsibilities as assigned.

The Advising and Engagement Coordinator position is based at the Penn State University Park campus (Boucke building).

Required Experience:

• This position is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate, current graduate student, or other professional seeking part-time employment while gaining experience in higher education, international education, or student engagement.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also taking initiative and working independently.
• Enthusiasm for mentoring and supporting undergraduate student employees.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience studying, living, or working abroad, mentoring or supervising students, or working in a multicultural or higher education environment is highly valued.

Application Requirements:

• Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter along with their application. Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation:

• This is a part-time position offering $16/hour.