Education Program Specialist

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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 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, on-site management, and evaluation for each program, with each program having its own unique objectives and needs.The ideal candidate is an extremely organized, task-oriented, self-starting individual who can work with faculty members and staff at the two campuses, as well as a statewide team located throughout multiple Penn State campuses.The future incumbent will also have a solid understanding of business and industry in the communities around the Altoona and DuBois regions.

Education and Experience:

Minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree plus three (3) years 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, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and organization are critical to the program manager's success. We value candidates who are forward-thinking, open-minded, and flexible, 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, team-oriented, and flexible work culture (including appropriate work-from-home 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.

Additional Information:

To be considered for the position, candidates must submit both a resume and 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 on-campus work; while infrequent, some 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.It 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.

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