About the role#
The Part-Time Student Project Coordinator organizes and manages projects for the Campus Recreation student creative team. You will report to the student project lead and the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation. This role supports marketing and communication initiatives by tracking deliverables and maintaining effective workflows. You will represent Campus Recreation to a diverse audience.
What you'll do#
- Oversee project timelines to ensure deadlines, start dates, and file requirements are met.
- Track marketing programs and objectives within a project management system.
- Manage the ordering, printing, and distribution of marketing collateral.
- Monitor campaign performance and analyze metrics to create reports.
- Coordinate social media scheduling and posting with the social media team.
- Assess project capacity with creative team members to ensure deadlines are met.
- Schedule photo shoots, including shot lists and production details.
- Assist with file management and organization for content creation.
- Collaborate with the Senior Social Media Manager on team scheduling and workspace coordination.
- Conduct workshops for student staff on using the project management system.
- Maintain and optimize project boards with automation.
- Review project workflows with the Assistant Director and recommend improvements.
- Conduct market research to identify trends and support marketing strategies.
- Track analytics across team positions to improve efficiency.
- Maintain frequent communication with the supervisory team.
What you'll need#
- Experience in team management, project planning, communications, or business operations is highly preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interact positively with patrons and employees.
- High attention to detail.
- Above-average time management skills.
- Must successfully complete a background check.
Location & details#
- Location: University Park, Pennsylvania.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- This role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and during University breaks.
About Penn State University
Penn State University is an educational institution founded in 1855. It operates 24 campuses and serves a student body of nearly 88,000 people. The university focuses on education and research. It is based in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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