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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part Time Education Program Specialist for the Richards Civil War Era Center. The role involves developing and organizing programming for the Catto-LeCount Fellows Program, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, maintaining connections with fellows through outreach, and collaborating with multiple partners to support the Fellows Program.

Highlights

Develop programming for the annual Catto-LeCount Fellows Program.
Collaborate with the History Department in organizing the Fellows Program.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students involved with the Fellows Program.
Maintain a network of fellows via quarterly outreach initiatives.
Build connections with other organizations related to the Fellows Program.
PhD in history is preferred.
Experience working with undergraduate students and mentoring is required.
Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills are essential.
Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction.
Employment includes background checks per university policy.

Part Time, Education Program Specialist, Richards Civil War Era Center Full Description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Richards Civil War Era Center in the College of Liberal Arts is seeking applicants for part time education program specialist for the Center and the Catto-LeCount Fellows Program.

Job duties include:

Develop programming for yearly Catto-LeCount Fellows Program
Cooperate with History Department in organizing Catto-LeCount Fellows Program
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students involved with Fellows Program
Maintain network of fellows through quarterly outreach efforts
Develop connections with other Fellows Program organizations

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

PhD in history preferred
Experience working with undergraduate students
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Experience and skills working collaboratively with multiple partners
Self-motivated, and self-starter who needs little direction
Mentoring experience

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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