Director of Cooperative Education and Career Services

The Pennsylvania State University
paid time off, sick time, remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill Haven
Jul 24, 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 Schuylkill is seeking a Director of Cooperative Education and Career Services to join our team. Reporting to the chancellor, the Director of Cooperative Education and Career Services is responsible for the leadership, administration, and management of the Penn State Schuylkill Cooperative Education Program. This position works closely with other departments in the Career Development Center, university-wide Career Services, employers, faculty, and staff to coordinate efforts and strengthen relationships. This position is also responsible for teaching career development courses and managing the unit budget, including staff, supplies, and programming. The successful candidate will Represent Penn State Schuylkill Co-op and the Career Development Center to multiple external constituents such as employers, chambers of commerce and professional employer associations, and elected officials and government agencies. Serve as a central point of contact for employers, faculty, staff, and students regarding Penn State Schuylkill Co-op and internship and co-op opportunities. Recruiting employers and assisting them with posting opportunities and recruiting students; ensuring healthy relationships with employers and productive student experiences during internship and co-op experiences and intervening as necessary. Ensuring Penn State Schuylkill Co-op programs, services, resources, and events are in close alignment with the goals of Penn State Schuylkill-as well as national career development and cooperative education standards. Work closely with Penn State Career Services personnel at University Park and regionally to coordinate efforts and strengthen relationships. Teach sections of career development courses or career development content within designated courses. Manage unit budget, including staff, supplies, and programming. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Career Services Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Career Services Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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 $46,400.00 - $74,000.00. 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