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Pennsylvania State University Academic Program Coordinator in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Academic Program Coordinator in the Accounting Department.
The Successful Candidate will be responsible for the following:
Serve as course scheduling coordinator for the Accounting Department, including building courses in LionPath, adding and changing course controls, increasing/decreasing enrollments, and maintaining room assignments.
Assist undergraduate students with course registration and elective scheduling.
Assist faculty and instructors with course administration, manage SRTEs, and maintain office hours and teaching schedules.
Coordinate colloquium/recruiting schedules, including making travel arrangements and creating itineraries.
Prepare and process financial forms, including travel paperwork.
Provide administrative support for the Fred Schaefer Scholarship Program, including overseeing the application process, processing scholarships, and maintaining the records for each scholar.
Planning and coordinating Accounting Advisory Board meetings held twice a year, including: scheduling meeting rooms, maintaining list of board members, coordinating catering, maintaining files, and taking minutes.
Manage department work-study office assistants, coordinate proctor schedule, and process wage payroll forms.
Serve as back-up to the Academic Program Coordinator.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Must be detail oriented and able to work both independently and in a team environment. Experience in LionPath, CollegeNet, Workday, WorkLion, Canvas, ERS, eBuy, IBIS, eSteward, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) preferred. Hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This position requires a High School Diploma/GED or Vocational Training/Degree plus 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The following background checks must be successfully completed for this position:
This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.
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 mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$38,300.00 - $55,500.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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