Strategic Admin Lead, Undergraduate Engineering Education

Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks an Administrative Manager of Undergraduate Education in the College of Engineering. This role leads administrative, financial, HR, and operational functions supporting the Associate Dean for Education and SEDI, guiding staff and cross-unit initiatives to advance the undergraduate education mission.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, strategic planning, and collaboration with HR, IT, and facilities to ensure compliant, efficient operations and programs that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years supervisory, or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administrative, financial, and operational activities supporting the Associate Dean for Education and the undergraduate education portfolio, including SEDI.
• Lead and develop assigned administrative staff; set priorities and foster an inclusive, service-oriented environment.
• Manage budgets and financial resources; monitor expenditures, prepare reports, and partner on planning and forecasting.
• Serve as primary administrative liaison with HR, Finance, Payroll, IT, Facilities, Student Affairs, and other offices.
• Lead strategic initiatives; develop plans, coordinate communications, assess outcomes, and drive improvements.
• Support educational programs, student success initiatives, experiential learning, and digital education efforts.
• Coordinate meetings, events, workshops, and advisory boards; manage schedules, budgets, and communications.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Confidentiality

Process improvement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

10+ years of relevant experience with 3+ years supervisory

Job description

Penn State University seeks an Administrative Manager of Undergraduate Education in the College of Engineering. This role leads administrative, financial, HR, and operational functions supporting the Associate Dean for Education and SEDI, guiding staff and cross-unit initiatives to advance the undergraduate education mission.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, strategic planning, and collaboration with HR, IT, and facilities to ensure compliant, efficient operations and programs that