Coordinator and Engagement

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a part‑time Coordinator for Impact & Engagement to support the mission of Penn State Athletics and the Nittany
360 program. This role will help design and deliver experiences that develop student‑athletes as leaders, strengthen their sense of belonging, and connect their engagement to personal and professional growth.

Reporting to the Associate AD for Integrative Human Performance & Strategic Initiatives, this fellowship position will contribute to a holistic, integrated approach to student‑athlete development, supporting community engagement, leadership development, and student‑athlete experience initiatives.

The position is funded through the Big Ten Fellowship Program, designed to provide leadership development experience for emerging professionals interested in college athletics. The 2026‑27 fellowship is a part‑time role averaging 20‑30 hours per week.

• Lead and execute student‑athlete community engagement initiatives aligned with Nittany
  360 priorities
• Develop and manage partnerships with campus and community organizations to create meaningful and consistent engagement opportunities
• Design and deliver engagement experiences that promote leadership, belonging, and community impact
• Connect engagement efforts to student‑athlete development, collaborating with staff to align experiences with career exploration and overall student‑athlete experience
• Own the tracking and evaluation of engagement initiatives, including participation and impact outcomes
• Support and contribute to storytelling efforts that highlight student‑athlete engagement and impact through social media, recaps, and other promotional platforms
• Contribute to unit initiatives and special projects, including identifying and implementing best practices in student‑athlete development

• University/college student‑athlete experience
• Experience in student‑athlete development community engagement, academic advising, or career development
• Experience with event planning, volunteer coordination, or service‑based programming
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to engage and build relationships with diverse communities and populations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to foster and maintain working relationships with various athletic, University, and external stakeholders

A high work ethic, positive attitude, and a growth mindset are required to be successful in this role. The ability to understand and work with diverse communities and populations, as well as the ability to foster and maintain working relationships with various athletic, University, and public constituencies are required.

This job is a part‑time fellowship, working 20‑30 hours per week. Evenings and weekends are required.

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact .

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.