Education Program Specialist
Education Program Specialist
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$ 51000 - 74000
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State Altoona/DuBois Workforce Development Collaborative a combined effort of the two campuses is seeking an Education Program Specialist. The ideal candidate is an extremely organized taskoriented individual who can work with faculty members and staff at the two campuses as well as a statewide team located at other Penn State campuses to develop and deliver workforce education programs for many different industries. While working as part of a team program specialists oversee a portfolio of programs and clients annually. The program specialist is the hub of the wheel as they coordinate program development budgeting marketing registration instructors logistics contracts onsite management and evaluation for each program each with its unique objectives and needs. The ideal candidate will also have a good understanding of business and industry in the communities around the Altoona and DuBois regions.
Education and Experience:
The minimum requirement is a bachelors degree and one 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills in sales event planning program management or project management. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously excellent communication skills budgeting experience problemsolving skills attention to detail teamwork and organization are critical to the program managers success. We value candidates who are forwardthinking openminded and flexible and who have the dedication to learn a variety of new programs procedures and systems. This position requires a flexible schedule during program delivery and will include occasional weekend and evening work.
Penn State Continuing and Community Education takes pride in providing a positive supportive teamoriented and flexible work culture (including workfromhome privileges) in which employees have a voice and are valued. The successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other program managers and program coordinators in the office.
How to Apply:
To be considered for the position candidates must submit both a resume and a cover letter stating their interest. Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
This is a hybrid position that combines remote and oncampus work; travel between the two campuses and service areas will be necessary. Questions related to hybrid work arrangement should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
This position requires successful completion of the Pennsylvania (PA) Publicly Available Clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. The position also requires the successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record Check.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity equity inclusion and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$51000.00 $74000.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
