Education Program Specialist

The Pennsylvania State University • Altoona, PA

12d • $51,000 - $74,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Penn State Altoona/DuBois Workforce Development Collaborative is seeking a motivated professional with experience in sales and networking. The successful candidate will work with a team to assess regional workforce needs, develop trainings, recruit instructors, and sell programming to enhance the knowledge and skills of employees in many industries. Program specialists oversee a portfolio of educational programs and clients to achieve annual sales goals. The program specialist may serve as a campus representative at local, regional and state workforce related events. The program specialist will be involved in program development, budgeting, marketing, registration, instructors, logistics, contracts, on-site management, and evaluation of programs. The ideal candidate is an extremely organized, experienced, task-oriented, self-starting individual who can work with instructors and staff at the two campuses, as well as a statewide team located throughout multiple Penn State campuses. The future incumbent will also have an understanding of business and industry in the communities around the Altoona and DuBois regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Nice To Haves

• 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 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.

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
• Review and maintain program compliance
• 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
• Cultivate, develop, and maintain relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and businesses on the local and national level
• Identify and recruit instructional program personnel
• Develop proposals and negotiate contracts; administer program grants
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees