Program Manager And Career Coach
The Workforce Education and Development program seeks a Program Manager and Career Coach to lead the Robinhood Money Drills program, a comprehensive financial literacy and career development initiative for Penn State Division 1 student-athletes. This position combines program management, career coaching, and curriculum coordination to support student-athletes in developing essential financial skills and career pathways.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Management (50%) :
- Manage day-to-day execution of the grant; maintain financial records and submit program evaluations to Robinhood
- Collaborate with the Morgan Academic Center to identify student-athlete needs, create course schedules, and recruit students
- Coordinate with on-campus partners including the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center, Career Services, and College of Education
- Develop course syllabi and participant manuals for financial literacy and career development courses
- Schedule courses including classroom locations, timing, registration, and materials procurement
- Recruit and coordinate faculty, guest speakers, and mentors
- Evaluate overall program effectiveness and integrate continuous feedback
- Maintain comprehensive program records and documentation
Career and Financial Planning & Coaching (30%) :
Collaborate on customizing the Career Planning and Life Design course (WFED 119) for Division 1 student-athletesProvide individual coaching and guidance to student-athletes at both undergraduate and graduate levels related to financial and career planningAssist student-athletes in developing career and financial roadmaps aligned with their professional aspirationsSupport students in preparing for successful transitions beyond their athletic careersCollaborate with athletic coaches, parents, and athletic department staff on financial planning and career development initiativesCurriculum Development & Teaching (20%) :
Create and update curriculum content for career development courses at 100-level and 400-levelTeach career planning and financial literacy courses as needed to undergraduate and graduate student-athletesCoordinate with the Sokolov-Miller Center on financial literacy curriculum developmentEnsure course content remains current and relevant to student-athlete needs at all levelsFacilitate blended learning approaches accommodating athletic and academic schedulesMinimum Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in academic advising, career counseling, or student services in higher educationExperience with program management or project coordinationDemonstrated experience working with diverse student populationsAdditional Requirements :
Must meet Penn State Graduate School requirements for approval to teach graduate students and 400-level courses (to serve graduate student-athletes in programs such as MPS / ODC)Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in counseling, workforce education, student affairs, higher education administration, or related fieldExperience working with student-athletes or understanding of NCAA Division 1 athleticsKnowledge of financial literacy education and personal finance conceptsCareer counseling or coaching certification (e.g., CCSP, CCC, NCDA credentials)Experience with curriculum development and instructional design at both undergraduate and graduate levelsFamiliarity with Penn State systems (Workday, LionPath, Canvas) and proceduresGrant management experienceExperience with flexible / dynamic course scheduling modelsPrior experience teaching or advising graduate studentsRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groupsExcellent organizational and project management capabilitiesAdministration of diverse career assessment toolsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentProficiency with learning management systems and educational technologyStrong problem-solving skills and adaptabilityCommitment to student success and developmentAbility to work independently and collaborativelyCultural competence and ability to work with diverse populationsWorking Conditions
Part-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate student-athlete availabilitySome evening and weekend work may be requiredPosition may involve teaching in-person and online coursesOccasional travel for conferences or professional developmentCompensation
Year 1 (2026) : Up to $25,000 annually Years 2-4 (2027-2029) : Compensation will decrease in subsequent years based on grant budget allocation.
This is a part-time position and does not include Penn State benefits. Position is renewable upon successful performance evaluation.