Associate Director of Programs
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Penn State University Talent Acquisition - Associate Director of Programs Location: University Park, PennsylvaniaApplication Instructions:Current Penn State Employee: Please login to Workday to complete the internal application process.Current Penn State Student: Please login to Workday to complete the student application process.External Applicants: Click 'Apply' and complete the application process.Job Description and Position Requirements:Penn State Extension seeks a highly motivated and positive Associate Director of Programs to join our nationally recognized Extension team. The primary responsibility is to coordinate programming efforts and ensure high-quality, relevant, and impactful extension educational programs, products, and services. This is accomplished through senior-level leadership and daily oversight in developing and implementing a customer-centric, innovative business strategy that meets the mission of a land-grant university.This position provides leadership, supervision, and support to Assistant Directors of Programs (ADPs) and Program Teams in planning, prioritizing, budgeting, developing, delivering, evaluating, and sustaining programs, products, services, and activities. Approximately 50% of the time will be spent supervising ADPs, 30% developing programming strategies, and 20% focused on internal and external organizational communications.Skills and Competencies:The successful candidate is expected to understand program life cycle management as it relates to Extension programming and must possess outstanding skills in program and educational product development and workflow processes. The ability to engage professionally with a diverse population and promote collaboration across the university is required.Qualifications:Master's of Science required, Ph.D. preferred in a relevant field, and a strong knowledge of program development and implementation.Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is provided.Background Checks: 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. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will also be required.Applications: Submit a letter of application highlighting relevant skills and competencies, names and addresses of four professional references, and curriculum vitae. Review of applications will begin September 1st and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr