Part Time Program Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Conferences and Institutes, a department within Outreach, is currently accepting applications for a part-time Program Manager.

The ideal program manager is an extremely organized, task-oriented individual who can work with faculty members to develop and deliver conferences, summer youth programs, and credit programs that have an off-site learning component. While working as part of a team, program managers oversee a portfolio of 10-12 programs annually. The program manager is the hub of the wheel as they coordinate program development, budgeting, marketing, registration, speakers, logistics, contracts, on-site management, and evaluation for each program, with each program having its own unique objectives and needs.

Education and Experience:

Minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills in event planning, program management, or project management. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, excellent communication skills, budgeting experience, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and organization are critical to the program manager's success. We value candidates who are forward-thinking, open-minded, and flexible, who have the dedication to learn a variety of new programs, procedures, and systems.

Schedule and Work Modality:

This part-time position is estimated to involve 20-25 hours per week of work. More hours may be required during peak times.Approximately 8 hours of work per week will be done at C&I's space in Innovation Park, to support a culture of in-person collaboration, mentorship, apprenticeship, and team-building.The remaining hours can be worked remotely. This position requires a flexible schedule during conference delivery and will include occasional weekend and evening work, which the employee will be aware of well in advance for planning purposes.

Conferences & Institutes takes pride in providing a positive, supportive, team-oriented, and flexible work culture, in which employees have a voice and are valued. The successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other program managers and program coordinators in the office.

Additional Information:

To be considered for the position, candidates must submit both a resume and cover letter stating their interest.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:
* PA State Police Criminal Background Check
* PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
* FBI Criminal Background Check

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