Education Program Specialist

Penn State University • University Park, IL

20h

About The Position

The Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education (AESE) in the College of Agricultural Sciences seeks a self-directed, organized Education Program Specialist to support the AgWorks Agricultural Workforce Development Initiative, a large, externally funded Penn State Extension project focused on strengthening agricultural workforce recruitment, hiring, and retention across Pennsylvania. The person in this position will provide professional-level program coordination and implementation support for educational programming serving farmers, agribusiness owners, agricultural stakeholders, and workforce development professionals.

Requirements

• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Cvent, Salesforce, Kaltura, Qualtrics, and SPSS or R software is required.
• Candidates should demonstrate excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision in a collaborative team environment.
• Bachelor's Degree
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in extension program design and development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating project activities and timelines.
• Organizing and supporting webinars, training sessions, and educational events.
• Assisting with outreach and engagement with Extension educators, agricultural stakeholders, and project partners.
• Supporting educational presentations.
• Coordinating communication with consultants and collaborators.
• Collecting program evaluation data.
• Maintaining project documentation and participation records.
• Assisting with preparation of grant reports and project updates.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees