Program Manager, EDGE (Experiential Digital Global Engagement)

Penn State Global seeks a collaborative and innovative professional to serve asProgram Manager EDGE (Experiential Digital Global Engagement)within the Global Learning unit. Reporting to the Associate Director for Global Academic Engagement this position provides advanced programmatic leadership and exercises a high level of independent judgment in shaping the direction priorities assessment and long-term growth of Penn States project-based international virtual exchange initiatives.

The EDGE Program Manager works independently and in partnership with faculty academic units and international institutions to guide the design integration and evaluation of structured faculty-led virtual collaborations across colleges and campuses.The role emphasizes consultative leadership subject-matter expertise program assessment and strategic influence rather than coordination of individual activities supporting scalable and sustainable global learning opportunities that advance Penn States broader global engagement and instructional goals.

This appointment is a 75% full-time equivalent (FTE) with a work schedule of 40 hours per week during the academic year (August 15 through May 15). The role does not require work during the summer period and is benefits-eligible on a prorated basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the design implementation and growth of the EDGE program (a project-based international virtual exchange initiative aligned with Penn States global learning priorities)

• Serve as subject matter expertin virtual exchange pedagogy

• Workcloselywith faculty to design and implement EDGE projects intoPenn Statecourses

• Design and deliver training workshops and consultations related toproject-based international virtual exchangeand global learning best practices

• Buildmaintain and strengtheninternationalinstitutional partnershipsthatsupport virtual exchange

• Develop and useclearassessmentstrategies to evaluatestudent learning outcomes andoverallprogram impact

• Leadprogramreporting efforts by documenting outcomeskeymetrics and lessons learned for internalleadership facultyand externalpartners

• Serve as anadvocate for EDGE by promoting its value outcomes and pedagogical approach across Penn State and with external partners tofaculty participation andencourage broader adoption

• Overseeprogram operationsincludingplanningreporting and budget coordinationin collaborationwith the Associate Director

• Collaborateacross Penn State Global and academic unitstosupport programquality alignmentandlong-termsustainability

• Contribute to broader global academic engagement efforts within Penn State Global as appropriate including participation in cross-unit initiatives working groups or events

• Support special projects pilot initiatives and related responsibilities as assigned

• Respond to evolving program and institutional needs

Required Qualifications

• Provenexperience workingindependently and partneringwith faculty oncurriculumor coursedevelopment

• Experience managing cross-institutional or international partnerships

• Strong project management communication and analytical skills with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitableapproaches toglobal learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Higher Education International Education Educational Technology Global Studies or related field

• 5 years ofrelevantexperience in global education virtual exchange COIL or internationalacademicprogramming

• Demonstrated ability to influence and persuade faculty staff and partners to adoptinnovativeteaching practices and newpedagogical approaches

• Teaching experiencein higher education or related settings

• Experience implementing at least two EDGE/COIL projects in the classroom

• Experienceimplementing or scalingproject-basedvirtual exchangeat a research-intensiveor decentralizedinstitution

• Familiarity with global learningor intercultural learningassessment frameworks

• Experience managingprogram budgets grantsor external funding

• Experience working effectivelyacross complex academic andadministrativeenvironments