Director of Scholars Programs
- Employer
- Pennsylvania State University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Feb 18, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Business & Administrative Affairs, Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to ensuring that
diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a
world-class research institution. We are concerned uniquely with
the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a
more socially just university.
Toward that end, the Office of the Vice Provost for Educational
Equity invites applications for the position of Director of the
Office of Scholars Programs, who will report to the Assistant Vice
Provost for Educational Equity. The Director of Scholars Programs
will manage and coordinate University-wide Scholars Programs,
including the Bunton-Waller Fellows and Merit programs; Lenfest
Scholars Program; Maguire Scholars Program; and Milton Hershey
Scholars Program, serving several hundred students in all
University Park colleges and two campuses (Behrend and
Harrisburg).
Responsibilities
- Create and implement student programs and resources using evidence-based practices in support of
- Educational Equity Scholars, including a first-year curriculum; Scholars Retreat; academic coaching; and communications
- Manage administrative processes, including awarding to incoming Scholars; renewal of current Scholars; and liaising with foundations, administrative offices, and academic units
- Identify and assess program goals, student learning outcomes, and program policies and procedures
- Create reports on program activities and services, student retention, and persistence to graduation
- Serve on University and Educational Equity committees
- Contribute to Educational Equity strategic plan
- Develop and monitor the budget
- Hire, train, develop, supervise, and evaluate staff
Necessary Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices working with students and colleagues
- Experience with program development, implementation, and assessment in student affairs, academic affairs, multicultural affairs, or related student services
- Evidence of collaborative project and program management skills
- Demonstrated implementation of assessment of programs and student learning outcomes
- Demonstrated knowledge of student development and skills in academic coaching
- Experience supervising professional staff and graduate assistants
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills
- Experience with budget management
Required Qualifications
Typically requires a Master's degree in higher education or related
field and five years of related experience (or an equivalent
combination of education and experience)
Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Staff/job/University-Park-Campus/Director-of-Scholars-Program_REQ_0000010254-1
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
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.
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