Education Program Specialist

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This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
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POSITION SPECIFICS​

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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• Experience in extension program design and development is preferred.

This is a limited term position supported by external grant funding through May 31, 2027, located at Penn State’s University Park campus.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None

 

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

 

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 $46,400.00 - $67,300.00.

 

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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. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page .

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