Pennsylvania State University
Education Program Specialist- Continuing Education
🇺🇸 Penn State Harrisburg, PA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $56K - $82K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ December 2nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The Pennsylvania State University is hiring an Education Program Specialist- Continuing Education. This role involves identifying, developing, managing, delivering, and evaluating non-credit educational and professional development programs, focusing on community engagement and outreach. The specialist collaborates with academic departments, manages budgets, marketing, compliance, and maintains relationships with external stakeholders to meet program goals.
Highlights
- Develop and evaluate a portfolio of non-credit educational/professional development programs.
- Consult and assess client needs, determine curriculum objectives, and analyze program outcomes.
- Create course materials, recruit instructional personnel, and collaborate with academic units.
- Serve as contact for continuing education students and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Develop marketing plans, manage budgets to meet income and program targets, and pursue funding opportunities.
- Generate reports, analyze data, conduct needs assessments, and identify new program opportunities.
- Maintain relationships with community organizations, government agencies, industry leaders, and businesses.
- Develop proposals, negotiate contracts, administer program grants, and may supervise staff.
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
- Compensation ranges from $56,200.00 to $81,500.00 with a comprehensive benefits package including a 75% tuition discount.
Education Program Specialist- Continuing Education Full Description
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. This position is funded for 2 year(s); continuation past 2 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State Harrisburg is seeking an Education Program Specialist. The Education Program Specialist identifies, develops, delivers, manages and evaluates a portfolio of non-credit educational/professional development programs or initiatives from conception to evaluation; provides leadership, consultation, program coordination, technical assistance and related services in the field of education/training; evaluates and prepares recommendations for ongoing and proposed programs; develops and maintains relationships with academic units, organizations, industry, and agencies to determine programming needs. Positions within this profile are focused on community engagement and outreach directed towards external audiences (i.e. Continuing Education).
- 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; identify and recruit instructional program personnel
- Collaborate with academic departments to leverage faculty expertise and align non-credit programs with academic pathways
- Serve as a point of contact for prospective and current continuing education students
- Maintain compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation requirements
- 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
- Track enrollment, completion, and satisfaction metrics to evaluate program effectiveness
- Conduct needs assessments and market research to identify new program opportunities
- Cultivate, develop, and maintain relationships with community organizations, government agencies, industry leaders, and businesses on the local and national level
- Develop proposals and negotiate contracts; administer program grants
- May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
acceptedRequired Certifications:None
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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 & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $56,200.00 - $81,500.00.
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
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.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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 use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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