Coordinator for Experiential Learning and Special Projects (SUA2)

Salary: $54,435.00 Annually

Location : West Chester University, PA

Job Type: Temporary / Full-Time

Job Number: 25-140

Department: University College

Division: Academic Success Program

Opening Date: 05/06/2025

Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Academic Success Program (ASP) invites applicants for the position of Coordinator for Experiential Learning and Special Projects. This is a temporary one-year benefits eligible assignment with a possibility to extend.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

As part of University College, the Academic Success Program (ASP) is a special academic program for students who are underprepared for college and show the potential to succeed at West Chester University. The ASP assists students in developing academic skills and provides support through academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, academic monitoring, and counseling.

Reporting to the Director of ASP, the Coordinator identifies, secures, and manages external and internal out-of-class experiential learning opportunities designed to help students make real-world learning connections between the classroom and their future career; provides student support and mentorship including resume and cover letter preparation, experiential learning placements, and assistance managing work relationships; and supports special projects.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience placing students in internships, co-ops and other experiential learning opportunities. Additionally, this candidate will demonstrate experience working with diverse college students; excellent communication and collaboration skills to develop and maintain relationships with external campus partners; and strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include:

Assist the director to identify experiential learning opportunities such as co-ops, internships, research projects and other out-of-class learning opportunities

Outreach to ACT 101 students to educate them about the various experiential learning opportunities available to them

Prepare the students for the application process

Coordinate with the Twardowski Career Development Center (TCDC) to assist students with resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation and other resources

Serve as liaison between ASP and the hosting organization

Act as first line support of students who are placed at an organization

Prepare reports and provide updates on student progress during their experiential learning projects

Completing progress reports required by the employer and/or researcher

Participate in ASP staff meetings including the biannual ASP retreat and the ACT 101 advisory board meetings

Work with ASP leadership on special projects including developing new outreach campaigns for students, marketing and branding ASP/ACT 101 via our website and on social media

Collaborate with the Office of Research and Special Projects to identify and apply for grants to expand experiential learning in ASP

Collaborate with the Center for Community Solutions (CCS) to develop a process by which ACT 101 students are placed with network employers and organizations

Support process to ensure approvals, clearances and contracts are fully executed prior to placement

Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in education, social work, psychology, or related field

Two (2) years of industry, career counseling, or related experience Preferred Qualifications

Experience coaching and mentoring students in a higher education setting

Experience developing communications to support student engagement

Experience securing external funding

Experience with grant-funded student development programs

Experience using student information systems such as Navigate and BANNER

Experience coordinating events, activities, and/or initiatives

Experience using social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Special Instructions

Ask about opportunities to work remotely (one day per week) and alternate work schedules.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should apply online at Application materials must include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references (all required for consideration).

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer.

WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.

On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical benefit plans and can choose between two PPO plans or an HMO plan.

Supplemental dental, vision, hearing and prescription coverage is also offered to employees.

The Get Healthy Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health.

Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.

A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth.

PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses.

Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays.

Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions.

Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire.

Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees.

Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees.

State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services. The employee group for this position is The State College & University Professional Association (SCUPA).

For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE .

Theinformation is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.

01

Do you have a master's degree in education, social work, psychology, or related field?

Yes

No

02

Do you have two (2) years of industry, career counseling, or related experience?

Yes

No

03

Discuss any experience you have had establishing relationships with employers and campus partners.

04

In what ways have you connected undergraduate students with co-ops, internships and other experiential learning experiences? Provide specific examples.

Required Question