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Assistant Director, Student Engagement & Leadership

The Pennsylvania State University
paid time off, sick time, remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Reading
Oct 10, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. 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 login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State Berks is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Director, Student Engagement & Leadership. This position provides direct oversight of registered student organizations (student clubs), plans and implements large scale campus programs where Student Affairs plays a key role, recruits and oversees orientation leaders and the Welcome Week/Weekend program, manages the Alternative Spring Break program, organizes student leadership workshops, and advises either the Campus Activities Board or co-advise the Student Government Association. They will also collaborate with the Associate Director of Student Affairs to implement programs and initiatives sponsored by the Office of Inclusive Excellence. The AD will work on a team within Student Engagement & Leadership to ensure support for established programs and activities, establish goals and objectives, measure outcomes, develop policies and procedures, and manage program and individual budgets. Job Responsibilities: Advise, train, and provide support for all student clubs/organizations, including club creation, event/trip coordination and advertising, supply purchases, and budget management. Assist in club advisor training. Manage a system that houses information about clubs, create and maintain club-related forms, handbooks and website. Advise and develop student leaders including orientation leaders, club officers, Campus Activities Board or Student Government Association members, and student workers. Plan and implement large-scale programs and collaborate with important campus stakeholders Collaborate with other offices across campus with initiatives related to New Student Orientation, Family & Homecoming Weekend, Student Leadership Awards Ceremony, Admissions events, and other collaborative programs and events Multilingual proficiency, particularly in spoken Spanish, is preferred for this position. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Master's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. 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 $51,000.00 - $74,000.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS 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). 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