Penn State University

Role Description The Justice and Safety Institute within Penn State Outreach is seeking to fill the position of an Education Program Coordinator. The Education Program Coordinator provides support and assistance in the identification, development, and delivery of educational programs or initiatives; implements and evaluates program logistics related to materials, registration, record-keeping, staffing, marketing, data collection and analysis, long-range planning, and budget management. Positions within this profile are focused on community engagement and outreach directed towards external audiences (i.e., Continuing Education). - Facilitate the administration of an educational program to ensure program quality and effectiveness - Process course/program registrations; identify and recommend efficient workflows - Coordinate budget preparation, monitor budgets, analyze data, and initiate payments - Coordinate the recruitment and hiring of instructors/presenters - Participate in the development of marketing strategies to promote programs; oversee the creation and distribution of marketing materials, advertising, etc. - Design layout and format of project-related documents, web content, and materials - Make recommendations on changes/additions to both policies and portfolio of offerings based on customer feedback, evaluations, historical data, and systems capabilities - Recommend innovative plans for design or quality improvement of unit programs/procedures - Assist in developing operational goals, objectives, and standards for unit, programs, projects, etc. - Represent unit at internal and external meetings with stakeholders Qualifications - If filled as Education Program Coordinator - Senior Support, this position requires: - Associate Degree - 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted - If filled as Education Program Coordinator - Intermediate Support, this position requires: - General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS) - 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Requirements - Required Certifications: None Benefits - The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $40,608.00 - $64,668.00. - Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being, including: - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - Robust retirement plans - Substantial paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time - Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children

Role Description The education research specialist will support the work of the Education Resource Center at Penn State Greater Allegheny by assisting with the design, implementation, and evaluation of technical assistance programs and professional development activities that support career and technical education in Pennsylvania. This position will provide high-level research and data analysis support in conjunction with other members of ERC staff and the PA Department of Education Bureau of Career and Technical Education, to ensure that projects and programming are high quality and evidence-based. The research specialist will also create case studies, policy briefs, and memos that will advance best practices in career and technical education across Pennsylvania. Qualifications - Prior experience working with state agencies in Pennsylvania to develop policies and strategies to support workforce development and/or education initiatives required - Experience authoring research reports, policy memoranda, briefs, and guidance for government agencies - Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis - Experience gathering information from and facilitating groups of diverse stakeholders Requirements - Master's degree (preferred) - Bachelor's Degree - 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted - Required Certifications: None - This position requires the following clearances: 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. Benefits - Salary range: $59,580.00 - $86,400.00 - Competitive benefits package designed to support both personal and professional well-being - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - Robust retirement plans - Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time - Generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

Role Description The Department of Nutritional Sciences is seeking applicants for part-time Academic Program Coordinator. - Providing administrative support to the graduate program directors - Monitoring and updating student progress, scheduling exams and defenses, and filing paperwork with the Graduate School - Maintaining databases, compiling reports, and tracking student progress Qualifications - Experience with PSU systems including Microsoft Office 365, LionPATH, ECRM, and WorkDay Requirements - Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Company Description Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive.

Role Description The Human Research Technologist - Health and Medicine executes research protocols in support of clinical research trials, studies, and projects. Responsibilities may include: - Designing data collection instruments and implementing data collection procedures. - Performing data analysis and preparing reports and research publications. - Recruiting, informing, and scheduling subjects/participants for studies. - Maintaining subject/participant records. - Overseeing and monitoring laboratory research procedures and recordings involving human subjects to ensure quality control. - Coordinating and reviewing laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure availability for studies. - Documentation of all data variables at all levels of analysis (raw, scored) via Markdown and other systems (Excel, Word, PDF). - Preparing regulatory materials for new projects; addressing regulatory feedback in conjunction with PIs; managing IRB closeout; reading literature; selecting instruments for battery to cover a comprehensive set of topics. - Assisting in preparing datasets; writing results for publication; coordinating manuscript submission procedures; contributing to team meetings to evaluate progress of writing projects and future directions; integrating and accepting feedback from team members. - Routine check-ins with data collection teams to understand capacity, needs, and issues. - Routine check-ins against data collected to ensure high data quality. Qualifications - Associate Degree. - No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Requirements - None required certifications. - Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. - Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Benefits - Salary range: $40,608.00 - $58,836.00. - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. - Robust retirement plans. - Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time. - Generous 75% tuition discount available to employees and eligible spouses and children.

Role Description Student Disability Resources (SDR) seeks to hire a Remediation Specialist to help SDR prepare accessible course materials for students affiliated with our office. This is a part-time, wage payroll, and fully remote position. Although the hours for this position are flexible, we ask that staff be as consistent as possible. Responsibilities - Content preparation - Procure course content from Canvas, the Penn State Library, databases, publishers, and other locations - Convert files between a variety of formats (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, PDF, Text, HTML, etc.) - Split and reorganize content based on individual student need - Deliver content to students upon completion and approval by management - Content remediation for visually impaired students - Audit content for accessibility - Remediate (i.e., format) content based on student need. Remediation tasks include, but are not limited to: - Adding and adjusting headings - Adding page numbers - Writing descriptions for image, charts, graphs, videos, and other visual media - Inserting and editing footnotes - Inserting, formatting, and editing tables - Creating and editing equations in accessible formats - Providing “tactile graphics” (i.e., raised line drawings) for images as required - Project Management - Actively track tasks using the team's project management tool - Prioritize available assignments by due date Qualifications - Consistent access to a strong and reliable internet connection - Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs - The ability to attend prescheduled meetings - Excellent writing and communication skills - Willingness to learn - Great attention to detail Requirements - Previous experience remediating or formatting digital materials for users who are blind or visually impaired - Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite - Knowledge of HTML and LaTex - Previous experience with Assistive Technology - Knowledge of digital accessibility standards, such as the Web Accessibility Content Guidelines (WCAG) Background Checks/Clearances Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO is the Law Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

Role Description The successful candidate will be doing qualitative analysis of interview data for a project studying how contextual factors affect academic outcomes in online asynchronous physics. They will contribute with thematic analysis and writing. They will attend work meetings and work under the supervision of our graduate student. They will also finish coding interviews in the data set. Qualifications - Experience in qualitative analysis. - Ability to conduct thematic analysis. - Strong writing skills. - Experience working in a collaborative environment. Requirements - Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Benefits - Equal opportunity employer. - Commitment to advancing equity, respect, and belonging.

Role Description The Academic Digital Education team within the College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking an Instructional Designer to implement all aspects of designing, developing, and managing online course portfolios. The key responsibility of the Instructional Designer is to partner with faculty to ensure online course content and assessments enhance learning and support student success. This involves the evaluation of online lesson content and assessments using knowledge of digital pedagogy, best practices, and research. - Provide consultation and partnership to faculty in the development, design, and integration of innovative instructional structures, solutions, delivery methods, and assessment strategies for online asynchronous credit courses. - Assess faculty instructional needs; establish appropriate instructional goals and learning objectives. - Research and apply pedagogical principles, learning theories, and emerging academic and technology trends in the design of instructional systems to ensure a high quality, collaborative, and adaptable learning experience. - Assess and select instructional media, new technologies, and software systems to aid in course design and delivery. - Partner with faculty to author course objectives, course content, assignments, learning resources, documentation, and assessments. - Collaborate with faculty to design outcomes assessment strategies; establish processes and procedures for data collection, data reduction, and data analysis. - Collaborate with the design team to improve course platforms and functionality. - Act as the project manager for courses in development to monitor progress; determine, set, and ensure others on the team adhere to schedules and deadlines. - Ensure that all course content follows copyright and accessibility standards. - May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management. Qualifications - Advanced knowledge of learning theories, best practices for online learning, and current research in the field. - Ability to draw from the above knowledge in their course design, reviews, and recommendations. - Outstanding project management skills. - Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills. - Ability to work collaboratively with team members and faculty partners, as well as being comfortable delegating work to others. - Experience with Canvas or another learning management system. - Experience with accessibility standards and tools. - Creative problem-solving and a passion for innovative teaching solutions. - Basic multimedia knowledge and an understanding of graphic design principles. Requirements - Master's Degree - 3+ years of relevant experience - Required Certifications: None Benefits - The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $56,200.00 - $81,500.00. - Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. - Robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation, and sick time. - Generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Role Description The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research seeks an experienced, collaborative Research Analytics and Business Intelligence Specialist. This role designs, develops, and maintains business intelligence solutions for Penn State’s research enterprise. The specialist will build Power BI reports and datasets, develop SQL-based data models and datamarts, and work with stakeholders across Research Central and the Office of the Vice President for Research to turn complex data into actionable insights. Experience in healthcare, higher education, or research administration data environments, and familiarity with the research proposal lifecycle, is preferred. Work Arrangement: This position is eligible to work remotely within the US. Standard work times will be in EST. Key Responsibilities - Data Analysis and Visualization: - Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and datasets from multiple sources, and create user-friendly reporting tools. - Analyze and present data to support decision-making. - Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis. - Data Modeling and Architecture: - Build and maintain data structures for reporting and analysis. - Develop and improve data models, quality, documentation, and governance. - Gather and translate business requirements into analytics solutions. - Follow established processes and standards. - Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication: - Collaborate with stakeholders to define needs and deliver solutions. - Communicate insights clearly to varied audiences. - Present findings in written, visual, and verbal formats. - Support testing and implementation activities. - Manage multiple projects and priorities. Qualifications - Experience with data analysis and reporting tools. - Experience working with data from multiple sources. - Strong communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail. - Proficiency with Microsoft office software. Requirements - Familiarity with higher education or research environments. - Experience with institutional or operational data. Background Checks/Clearances Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO Is The Law Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

Role Description The COPA-STEP PA Legislative Science & Technology (S&T) Fellowship project seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial Project Director to lead and grow a nationally distinctive program that places science and technology experts within the Pennsylvania legislature. This position provides strategic leadership for the Fellowship, working closely with the advisory board and project leadership to guide program direction and long-term sustainability. The Director engages with legislators, legislative staff, advisory bodies, and commissions; represents the Fellowship to external stakeholders; leads fundraising efforts; manages relationships with host agencies; and oversees the recruitment, placement, mentoring, and professional development of fellows and trainees. The position also oversees project budgets, reporting, evaluation, and coordination with internal and external partners to ensure successful delivery and continued growth of the program. Key Responsibilities - Fundraising: - Secure and steward funding from foundations, individuals, alumni, donor-advised funds, and government sources. - Develop and execute fundraising strategies; represent the program to funders (some travel required). - Stakeholder Engagement: - Lead and coordinate engagement with legislative offices, advisory bodies, internal partners, and alumni. - Recruit and maintain host office relationships. - Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, and reports. - Program Leadership: - Design and deliver orientation, training, and professional development for fellows and trainees. - Facilitate workshops and mentoring on S&T policy, legislative processes, science communication, and related topics. - Develop additional educational offerings aligned with program goals. - Communication & Outreach: - Oversee program communications across web, events, and publications. - Use evaluation data to inform reporting and outreach. - Represent the program at conferences and meetings. - Project Management & Evaluation: - Manage budgets, timelines, deliverables, and reporting. - Monitor progress and lead evaluation to support continuous improvement. - Recruitment & Onboarding: - Recruit, select, and onboard fellows and trainees in collaboration with leadership and host offices. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree - 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (if filled as Education Program Specialist - Senior Professional). - 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (if filled as Education Program Specialist - Advanced Professional). Requirements - None required certifications. Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in STEM-related field. - Experience in science and technology policy and/or directing or managing a science and technology policy program. - Demonstrated success in fundraising. - Experience in communication and outreach. - Experience working with legislative bodies or public policy institutions. - Strong leadership, organizational, and relationship-building skills. Salary & Benefits - The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $56,200.00 - $89,600.00. - Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. - Robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation, and sick time. - Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Role Description The Sexual Assault Forensic Examination-Telehealth (SAFE-T) Center within the Nese College of Nursing is seeking applicants for a Part-Time Legal Research Support position to research legal challenges and settlements related to poor healthcare and sexual assault or forensic care. - Research legal challenges and settlements related to healthcare and forensic care. - Prepare written summaries to document research findings. - Maintain an organized log of cases and sources. - Communicate findings to project lead. - Participate in periodic check-in meetings as needed. Qualifications - Strong legal research and writing skills. - Familiarity with researching legal databases. - Preference given to law students or others with legal background. - Must have access to legal search engines such as LexusNexus, Westlaw, etc. Requirements - Approximately 5-10 hours/week. Benefits - This is a per diem opening with the SAFE-T Center at $25/hour.