via Workday
$46K - 67K a year
Lead and supervise student services administrative staff, manage graduate appointment processing, oversee course scheduling, and support clinical training program data management.
Associate degree with 4+ years relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and basic Microsoft Office 365 proficiency.
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You'll work in a collaborative environment, making a difference in the Department of Psychology 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 for the Department, ensuring program management and student success. Supervisory responsibilities include leading the Student Services administrative staff team. The Academic Program Coordinator Supervisor will utilize organizational and multi-tasking skills to complete this position’s responsibilities, which include but are not limited to: Supervision of Staff Lead daily operations and administrative coordination for the Student Services administrative staff team, ensuring consistent office coverage and workflow. Provide leadership and mentoring to direct reports and encourage cross training opportunities. Manage schedules, assign duties, and conduct performance evaluations. Ensure effective collaboration with College advising and other administrative units. Graduate Appointment Processing Manage processing of graduate appointments. Coordinate appointment types and funding distributions. Process stipend changes, salary reallocations, and adjustments. Liaise with internal and external units for fellowships, special assignments and awards. Course Scheduling Administration Oversee resident course scheduling. Work with departmental leadership to meet teaching and instructional needs. Manage schedule updates, instructor assignments, and room logistics. Collaborate with staff on graduate student teaching and research assignments. Clinical Training Program Support & Data Management Support the design and use of databases for student records, course offerings, and workload tracking. Oversee staff responsible for student and curriculum data collection and reporting. Manage administrative support for the Clinical Training Program, including accreditation‑related data needs. Coordinate staff work on internship processes and clinical recruitment activities. Collaborate with faculty and program graduates to resolve data and reporting issues. After training, the Academic Program Coordinator Supervisor will also work with various software including: CourseLeaf CIM (Curriculum Management System) Starfish (student success platform) 25Live by CollegeNet (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) Qualifications: Ability to be detail-oriented Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 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 Application Instructions: To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter. 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. In accordance with College guidelines, this position requires a minimum of three days per week of on-site work at the designated work location. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $46,400.00 - $67,300.00. 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This job posting was last updated on 2/27/2026