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Pennsylvania State University

Education Program Specialist - Geriatric Medicine

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Hershey, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $51K - $82K 💻 Other 🗓️ March 26th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring an Education Program Specialist - Geriatric Medicine at its College of Medicine. The role involves identifying, developing, delivering, managing, and evaluating educational programs, providing leadership and consultation in education and training, and maintaining relationships with academic units, organizations, and agencies to meet programming needs.

Highlights
  • Develop and evaluate a portfolio of educational programs and related materials.
  • Provide leadership, consultation, program coordination, and technical assistance in education and training.
  • Create course materials including publications, web content, and presentations.
  • Develop and implement marketing plans and ensure program compliance.
  • Gather and analyze data to generate reports and make data-informed recommendations.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with community organizations, government agencies, businesses, and regional partners.
  • Administer program grants and develop proposals and contracts.
  • Contribute to the RISE grant by managing educational programs for dementia care.
  • Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 1+ years of relevant experience for intermediate level, or 3+ years for advanced level; no certifications required.
  • Salary range is $51,000 to $81,500, accompanied by comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount.
  • Position requires PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Education Program Specialist - Geriatric Medicine Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:


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 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
 
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Geriatric Medicine, in Hershey, PA, is seeking an Education Program Specialist. The Education Program Specialist identifies, develops, delivers, manages and evaluates a portfolio of educational 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Develop proposals and contracts; administer program grants
  • As part of the RISE grant, develop, manage, deliver, and evaluate the dementia care force educational programs and related materials.
  • Consult and assess the effectiveness of division programs.
  • Determine curriculum objectives, goals, and evaluation tools; analyze and assess program outcomes.
  • Cultivate, develop, and maintain relationships with community organizations, long term care staff participants, regional partners to advance efforts of the educational programming.
 
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Education Program Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position 
requires:Bachelor's Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Education Program Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
 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 $51,000.00 - $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.Penn State 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.