Education Program Specialist, Penn State Greater Allegheny

Requirements

• The position requires a highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented individual who can work effectively with instructors, campus partners, and a broader statewide network across Penn State.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of business and industry needs within the greater Pittsburgh region and a demonstrated ability to build relationships that translate into impactful workforce development solutions .
• MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications:
• None
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• This position has the possibility to operate on a hybrid schedule with the expectation of 1-2 days of remote work per week, all questions relating to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
• BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
• Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• SALARY & BENEFITS
• The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $51,000.00 - $74,000.00.
• Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
• CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
• EEO IS THE LAW
• Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to us

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Additional Information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants . Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants . POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State Greater Allegheny is seeking a motivated professional with experience in sales, relationship-building, and regional engagement to expand continuing education and workforce development offerings across the greater Pittsburgh region as an Education Program Specialist - Intermediate level. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to assess workforce needs, develop responsive training programs, recruit instructors, and promote programming that enhances the skills of employees across a variety of industries. Program specialists oversee a portfolio of educational programs and employer partnerships, with responsibility for achieving annual revenue and enrollment goals. This role serves as a key representative of Penn State within the regional workforce ecosystem and actively participates in local, regional, and statewide workforce development events and partnerships. The program specialist is involved in all aspects of program delivery, including development, budgeting, marketing, registration, instructor coordination, logistics , contracts, on-site management, and program evaluation.

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