Education Program Specialist - Geriatric Medicine

Location: University Park

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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 Degree
1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required

Certifications:

None

If filled as Education Program Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required

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 & BENEFITS

The 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…