About the role#
The Student Project Coordinator supports Campus Recreation by managing the creative team's projects and marketing initiatives. You will report to the student project lead and the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation. This role is for the 2026-2027 academic year and focuses on keeping marketing programs, deliverables, and team workflows organized.
What you'll do#
- Oversee project timelines, ensuring all deadlines and file requirements are met.
- Track marketing programs and objectives within the project management system.
- Manage the ordering, printing, and distribution of marketing materials.
- Monitor campaign performance and generate reports based on analytics.
- Coordinate social media scheduling alongside the social media team.
- Assess project capacity to ensure the team meets its deadlines.
- Schedule and coordinate photo shoots, including production details and shot lists.
- Maintain and organize files to support content creation.
- Conduct workshops for staff on using project management tools.
- Maintain project boards and use automation to improve workflow efficiency.
- Conduct market research to identify trends and support marketing strategies.
- Represent Campus Recreation to the public and maintain communication with your supervisors.
What you'll need#
- You must have received a work-study award.
- Experience in team management, project planning, communications, or business operations.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interact positively with patrons and other employees.
- High attention to detail.
- Above-average time management skills.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Location & details#
- Location: University Park, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Schedule: Variable, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and 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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