Student Engagement and Outreach Coordinator

4 weeks ago


State College, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Summary:

Penn State's OriginLabs, a state-of-the-art prototyping and product development facility, seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join their team as a Student Engagement and Outreach Coordinator. In this role, you will play a vital part in fostering a vibrant makerspace community, designing and executing student-centric programming, and providing exceptional support to students using the Makerspace.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a variety of fun and interactive workshops and events focused on design/build projects, skill development, and other making activities tailored to the interests of University Park students.
  • Provide exceptional support, guidance, and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students using the Makerspace.
  • Network and build relationships with student groups, clubs, and other campus partners to expand OriginLabs' reach and engagement within the university community.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop and lab environment.
  • Determine appropriate staffing levels in coordination with the Shop Manager and Director, train, provide day-to-day operational insight, and act as direct supervisor for hourly employees.
  • Collaborate with the Shop Manager and Director to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend adjustments to content, policies, and procedures to enhance the student experience.
  • Effectively manage the budget allocated for hourly employees, equipment, operations, supplies, and other resources to ensure efficient utilization.
Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additionally, they will have strong interpersonal communication skills, leadership skills, some knowledge of materials and fabrication processes, attention to craft and detail, and the ability to execute on a timeline. Supervisory experience is a plus. Experience supporting a makerspace, fabrication lab, service bureau, or similar operations, as well as experience in educational workshop planning and instruction, are strongly preferred.

What We Offer:

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

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Pursuant 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 here.

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