Program Manager, EDGE; Experiential Digital Global Engagement

Position: Program Manager, EDGE (Experiential Digital Global Engagement)
## Program Manager, EDGE (Experiential Digital Global Engagement)
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** POSITION SPECIFICS
** Penn State Global seeks a collaborative and innovative professional to serve as
** Program Manager, EDGE (Experiential Digital Global Engagement)
** within the Global Learning unit. Reporting to the Associate Director for Global Academic Engagement, this position provides advanced programmatic leadership and exercises a high level of independent judgment in shaping the direction, priorities, assessment, and long-term growth of Penn State’s project-based international virtual exchange initiatives.

The EDGE Program Manager works independently and in partnership with faculty, academic units, and international institutions to guide the design, integration, and evaluation of structured, faculty-led virtual collaborations across colleges and campuses. The role emphasizes consultative leadership, subject-matter expertise, program assessment, and strategic influence rather than coordination of individual activities, supporting scalable and sustainable global learning opportunities that advance Penn State’s broader global engagement and instructional goals.

This appointment is a 75% full-time equivalent (FTE), with a work schedule of 40 hours per week during the academic year (August 15 through May 15). The role does not require work during the summer period and is benefits-eligible on a prorated basis.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Provide leadership for the design, implementation, and growth of the EDGE program (a project-based international virtual exchange initiative aligned with Penn State's global learning priorities)
* Serve as subject matter expert in virtual exchange pedagogy
* Work closely with faculty to design and implement EDGE projects into Penn State courses
* Design and deliver training, workshops, and consultations related to project-based international virtual exchange and global learning best practices
* Build, maintain, and strengthen international institutional partnerships that support virtual exchange
* Develop and use clear assessment strategies to evaluate student learning outcomes and overall program impact
* Lead program reporting efforts by documenting outcomes, key metrics, and lessons learned for internal leadership, faculty, and external partners
* Serve as an advocate for EDGE by promoting its value, outcomes, and pedagogical approach across Penn State and with external partners to faculty participation and encourage broader adoption
* Oversee program operations, including planning, reporting, and budget coordination in collaboration with the…