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Pennsylvania State University

Part-Time Global Health Coordinator - Public Health Sciences

🇺🇸 Hybrid - PA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ December 4th, 2025

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Global Health Coordinator in the Department of Public Health Sciences. The coordinator will lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Penn State Global Health Exchange Program by refining curriculum, coordinating program logistics, collaborating with faculty and community partners, and conducting scholarly work and program evaluation.

Highlights
  • Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Global Health Exchange Program.
  • Refine and align program curriculum with learning objectives.
  • Develop new lectures, educational materials, and immersive community-based experiences.
  • Coordinate program logistics including student events and communication.
  • Serve as a resource for international partners and incoming international students.
  • Design and execute monitoring and evaluation plans to assess program effectiveness.
  • Analyze data to inform decision-making and continuous program improvement.
  • Contribute to scholarly outputs such as conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
  • Requires expertise in public health, global health, and/or international education with strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Part-time position: 10 hours/week January through mid-July; 40 hours/week during the two-week program in July 2026.

Part-Time Global Health Coordinator - Public Health Sciences 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
 
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Job Description and Position Requirements:
The Department of Public Health Sciences is seeking a Part-Time Global Health Coordinator to lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Penn State Global Health Exchange Program (GHEP). This is a part-time position designed for a qualified staff member with expertise in public health, global health, and/or international education.

Ideal candidates will possess exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills. The coordinator will serve as a key resource and guide for international partnering institutions and incoming international students.

This position involves a higher degree of responsibility than a typical assistantship, with a focus on leadership, curriculum design, and scholarly work.

Responsibilities include:
Program Structure & Curriculum Design:
  • In coordination with the GHEP Program Director, refine the GHEP curriculum to ensure alignment with the program's learning objectives.
  • Collaborate with program faculty to develop and implement new lectures, educational materials, and activities.
  • Collaborate with community partners to design immersive community-based experiences for the interprofessional student group.
  • Coordinate the logistics of the program, including planning student events and facilitating communication with all participants.
  • Host regular check-ins with students and program staff.
Scholarly Work & Program Evaluation:
  • Design and execute a monitoring and evaluation plan to assess the program's effectiveness and impact.
  • Refine existing student evaluation and assessment tools.
  • Analyze program data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Lead or contribute to scholarly outputs, such as conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and reports, based on the program's outcomes and data.

This position is for 10 hours/week from January through the middle of July. During the two-week program, July 13-24, 2026, the program hours increase to 40 hours per week.
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
 
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