Education Program Specialist - Part Time

The Pennsylvania State University; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in the northeast region seeks an Education Program Specialist to lead the development, coordination, and evaluation of multilingual student programs and to secure grant funding to support campus initiatives.

Responsibilities include identifying language support needs, drafting grant proposals, tracking participation and outcomes, and collaborating with admissions, academic departments, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Multilingual student support planning
• Grant development and funding awareness
• Program assessment and reporting

Responsibilities

• Lead multilingual student program development, coordination, and evaluation across the Penn State northeast region.
• Identify funding opportunities, write and submit grant proposals, manage grants and reporting.
• Track participation and outcomes; prepare progress reports to guide program development and funding decisions.

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

Reporting to the Regional Chancellor, the Education Program Specialist will lead the development, coordination, and evaluation of multilingual student programs across the Penn State northeast region and will work to secure grant funding to support campus program, including the Penn State Northeast Regional Academy.

Responsibilities will include:

• Multilingual Student Success: Work with University offices and school partners to identify student language and academic support needs, using district English language proficiency data where available; connect students with appropriate resources; and develop strategies that support multilingual students’ transition to and success in college.
• Grant Development and Funding: Identify funding opportunities; research, write, and submit grant proposals; and manage grant administration and reporting to sustain and expand regional initiatives.
• Program Assessment: Establish systems for tracking participation, enrollment pathways, and student outcomes; and prepare progress reports to guide program development and future funding.

The position will collaborate with admissions, academic departments, student support services, school districts, and community partners to align existing efforts and strengthen the regional student pathway. This position will work up to 24 hours per week through June 30, 2027.

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
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

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