Part-Time Program Coordinator: What Works Study Community of Practice

Job title: Part-Time Program Coordinator: What Works Study Community of Practice in Centre County, PA at Pennsylvania State University

Company: Pennsylvania State University

Job description: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTSPenn State’s Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research invites applications for an exciting opportunity in an applied research study for hazing prevention. The part time/hourly Program Coordinator (PC) will help manage aspects of the What Works hazing prevention and hazardous drinking study and Community of Practice (CoP).The part-time Program Coordinator (PC), in collaboration with Research Project Manager, scholars, and study partners, assists in planning, managing, and executing project details for the study. Specifically, the position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating Community of Practice Meetings for logistics and professional development. Position is responsible for key deadlines and study deliverables.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, including proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, determine priorities, and meet deadlines.


• Knowledge of behavior change theories and evidence-informed prevention strategies for hazing, substance misuse, and violence.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to foster mutually beneficial stakeholder relationships (e.g., national research/prevention center staff, CoP member institutions, campus fraternity and sorority life and prevention staff).


• Personal characteristics include innovation, initiative, creativity, the ability to work with diverse groups of people, being a self-starter who can thrive in an environment that is developing, growing, and changing and a passion for excellence.


• Strong oral, digital and written communication skills, including confident group facilitation skills.


• Experience developing and marketing in-person and virtual events.


• Experience with assessment and data-driven decision-making.


• Working and operational knowledge of MS Office, the internet, and social media.

QualificationsCandidates must have the following required knowledge areas, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree or equivalent in Counseling, Health Promotion, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or other discipline. Relevant student experience may be considered.


• Strong commitment to a vision for fraternities and sororities being safe, successful and sustainable.


• Demonstrated commitment to equity and belonging.


• Demonstrated experience in program and event planning, peer education, evidence-informed substance misuse and hazing prevention, and behavior change theory.


• Understanding of the unique needs and support demands of members of IFC, MGC, NALFO, NAPA, NMGC, NPHC, and PHC fraternity and sorority members.


• Strong oral, digital and written communication skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s or Doctoral degree or equivalent in Counseling, Health Promotion, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or other related field preferred.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service missionBACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .EEO IS THE LAWPenn 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 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific 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.

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Location: Centre County, PA

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