Community Outreach Coordinator, Penn State Behrend
About The Position
The Education Program Specialist identifies, develops, delivers, manages and evaluates a portfolio of non-credit educational/professional development programs or initiatives from conception to evaluation; provides leadership, consultation, program coordination, technical assistance and related services in the field of education/training; evaluates and prepares recommendations for ongoing and proposed programs; develops and maintains relationships with academic units, organizations, industry, and agencies to determine programming needs. Positions within this profile are focused on community engagement and outreach directed towards external audiences (i.e. Continuing Education).
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, manage, deliver, and evaluate educational programs and related materials; consult and assess client needs
- Determine curriculum objectives, goals, and evaluation tools; analyze and assess program outcomes
- Develop course materials including publications, web content, and presentations; identify and recruit instructional program personnel
- Collaborate with academic departments to leverage faculty expertise and align non-credit programs with academic pathways
- Serve as a point of contact for prospective and current continuing education students
- Maintain compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation requirements
- Develop and implement marketing plans for educational programs and services
- Plan and manage budgets for programs and services to meet assigned income and program targets; identify and pursue funding opportunities
- Generate and prepare reports; gather and analyze data, and make data-informed recommendations
- Track enrollment, completion, and satisfaction metrics to evaluate program effectiveness
- Conduct needs assessments and market research to identify new program opportunities
- Cultivate, develop, and maintain relationships with community organizations, government agencies, industry leaders, and businesses on the local and national level
- Develop proposals and negotiate contracts; administer program grants
- May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
