Education Program Specialist, Penn State Berks

Penn State University • Berks, NE

1d • $51,000 - $74,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing and advancing Penn State Berks Continuing Education programs, including youth summer camps, professional, workforce and community-focused offerings. The role involves researching, planning, coordinating, and executing public open-enrollment programs across a variety of topic areas in response to campus and community needs. The Program Specialist works with a high degree of independence while collaborating closely with internal partners to ensure high-quality, impactful learning experiences. As a core member of the Continuing Education team, the Program Specialist oversees a portfolio of programs from concept through completion. This position serves as the central coordinator—managing program development, budgeting, marketing support, registration setup, instructor relations, engaging with prospective and current continuing education students, contracts, logistics, on-site or virtual delivery, managing and updating student records, and program evaluation.

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
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish professional
• Demonstrated skills in program or project management
• Sales or marketing with strong communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Thrives in a collaborative environment
• Able to balance multiple programs with varying goals, audiences, and operational needs
• Forward-thinking, open-minded, and flexible
• Dedication to learn a variety of new programs, procedures, and systems

Responsibilities

• Managing and advancing Penn State Berks Continuing Education programs, including youth summer camps, professional, workforce and community-focused offerings.
• Researching, planning, coordinating, and executing public open-enrollment programs across a variety of topic areas in response to campus and community needs.
• Overseeing a portfolio of programs from concept through completion.
• Managing program development, budgeting, marketing support, registration setup, instructor relations, engaging with prospective and current continuing education students, contracts, logistics, on-site or virtual delivery, managing and updating student records, and program evaluation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level