Education Program Specialist

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking Education Program Specialists to develop, implement, and evaluate the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center's programs. You will manage the Student Financial Wellness Ambassador program, train student employees, and deliver engaging financial education across campuses.

The role requires strong instructional skills, supervisory experience, and a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience delivering presentations, workshops, training programs, or educational programming
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading student employees, peer educators, or volunteers
• Knowledge of financial wellness, financial literacy, or student success programs
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data and assessment results
• Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial education presentations, workshops, and coaching sessions across Penn State campuses.
• Facilitate classroom instruction and educational programs using established curriculum and learning resources.
• Adapt educational content to meet the needs of diverse audiences and learning environments.
• Serve as a primary educator and representative of the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial & Life Skills Center.
• Supervise and support Student Financial Wellness Ambassadors.
• Coordinate student employee schedules, assignments, and program participation.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to student staff.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, presentations, and outreach events.
• Serve as a point of contact for program requests and campus partners.
• Manage scheduling, communications, materials, and event preparation activities.
• Collect and track participation, assessment, and program outcome data.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to support program improvement.
• Support outreach, marketing, and communication efforts that promote financial wellness programs.
• Maintain and update educational resources, presentations, and program materials.
• Contribute to the advancement of financial literacy and student success initiatives.

Skills

Deliver presentations

Supervise student staff

Facilitation & communication

Program evaluation & data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Finance, Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Communications, or related field

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center seeks candidates for Education Program Specialists. These educators will provide a broad range of support for students' success and financial literacy learning by developing, implementing, and evaluating the various elements of the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center's strategic vision and activities. This position plays a central role in managing the day‑to‑day operations of the Student Financial Wellness Ambassador program, ensuring student employees are well‑trained, supported, and effectively delivering financial education. This position also serves as a primary educator for the Center, facilitating engaging and evidence‑based presentations across campuses and for diverse audiences. This role requires strong instructional skills, the ability to supervise and mentor student staff, and a commitment to advancing financial wellness through inclusive and accessible education. This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on‑campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver financial education presentations, workshops, and coaching sessions across Penn State campuses.
• Facilitate classroom instruction and educational programs using established curriculum and learning resources.
• Adapt educational content to meet the needs of diverse audiences and learning environments.
• Serve as a primary educator and representative of the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial & Life Skills Center.
• Supervise and support Student Financial Wellness Ambassadors.
• Coordinate student employee schedules, assignments, and program participation.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to student staff.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, presentations, and outreach events.
• Serve as a point of contact for program requests and campus partners.
• Manage scheduling, communications, materials, and event preparation activities.
• Collect and track participation, assessment, and program outcome data.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to support program improvement.
• Support outreach, marketing, and communication efforts that promote financial wellness programs.
• Maintain and update educational resources, presentations, and program materials.
• Contribute to the advancement of financial literacy and student success initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Finance, Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience delivering presentations, workshops, training programs, or educational programming.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading student employees, peer educators, or volunteers.
• Knowledge of financial wellness, financial literacy, or student success programs.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data and assessment results.
• Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and relationship‑building skills.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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 $59,580.00 - $86,400.00.

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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 holidays, vacation and sick time.

One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review here.

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