Part-Time Education Abroad Program Assistant 2025

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time educational program specialist to support education abroad programs. This role involves recruiting students, accompanying them abroad, and assisting in pre-departure orientations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a background in risk management and budget oversight. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse student groups and foster an inclusive educational environment while abroad. If you are passionate about education and cultural exchange, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to engage with students and faculty.
• Experience in risk and budget management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in managing education abroad programs.
• Recruit and communicate with students for program participation.
• Support student conduct and adherence to policies abroad.

Skills

Communication Skills

Student Conduct Management

Risk Management

Budget Management

Familiarity with Destination

Foreign Language Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to hire a part-time educational program specialist to assist and support education abroad programs for summer customized programs.

This position will assist the faculty/program leader for a Penn State Education Abroad program and will serve as an official representative of Penn State for the duration of the education abroad program. Duties include some or all of the following:

1. Recruiting Penn State students
2. Accompanying students abroad
3. Communicating with students
4. Assisting in delivering pre-departure orientation
5. Supporting the faculty leader ‘on site’ in managing student conduct and adhering to Penn State Risk Management policy and procedure.

Some Program Assistants will also be asked to assume teaching as well as program budget responsibilities. Programs range in length from two to ten weeks and work with groups of eight to forty students. The Penn State Program Assistant must attend workshops for training in risk management and budget management; optional training on topics such as student conduct will be available for program assistants. Program Assistants must uphold Penn State education abroad program leader responsibilities as outlined by Education Abroad and must enforce Penn State policies while abroad. Familiarity with the destination and foreign language is preferred.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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

EEO IS THE LAW

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