Education Program Specialist
About The Position
The Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center seeks candidates for Education Program Specialists. These educators will provide a broad range of support for students' success and financial literacy learning by developing, implementing, and evaluating the various elements of the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center's strategic vision and activities. This position plays a central role in managing the day-to-day operations of the Student Financial Wellness Ambassador program, ensuring student employees are well-trained, supported, and effectively delivering financial education. This position also serves as a primary educator for the Center, facilitating engaging and evidence-based presentations across campuses and for diverse audiences. This role requires strong instructional skills, the ability to supervise and mentor student staff, and a commitment to advancing financial wellness through inclusive and accessible education. This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Finance, Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience delivering presentations, workshops, training programs, or educational programming.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading student employees, peer educators, or volunteers.
- Knowledge of financial wellness, financial literacy, or student success programs.
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data and assessment results.
- Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and relationship-building skills.
Responsibilities
- Deliver financial education presentations, workshops, and coaching sessions across Penn State campuses.
- Facilitate classroom instruction and educational programs using established curriculum and learning resources.
- Adapt educational content to meet the needs of diverse audiences and learning environments.
- Serve as a primary educator and representative of the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial & Life Skills Center.
- Supervise and support Student Financial Wellness Ambassadors.
- Coordinate student employee schedules, assignments, and program participation.
- Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to student staff.
- Coordinate logistics for workshops, presentations, and outreach events.
- Serve as a point of contact for program requests and campus partners.
- Manage scheduling, communications, materials, and event preparation activities.
- Collect and track participation, assessment, and program outcome data.
- Prepare reports and recommendations to support program improvement.
- Support outreach, marketing, and communication efforts that promote financial wellness programs.
- Maintain and update educational resources, presentations, and program materials.
- Contribute to the advancement of financial literacy and student success initiatives.
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
