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This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State Extension is hiring an Extension Educator to provide leadership for program design, delivery, and outreach while strengthening partnerships and advancing Extension’s strategic initiatives. This role is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating research-based leadership development programs for diverse audiences, including youth and adults, as part of Penn State Extension within the College of Agricultural Sciences. This position requires an individual who is highly motivated and skilled in leadership education and program delivery.
Responsibilities include:
Lead the development and delivery of leadership programming using multiple modalities, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. Assess community and organizational needs, design responsive programming, and evaluate outcomes to demonstrate program effectiveness and impact. Collaborate with statewide Extension teams and contributes to multi-program initiatives.
Coordinate and oversee all aspects of leadership program delivery, including scheduling, logistics, curriculum implementation, and participant engagement. Manage events, workshops, and multi-day institutes while maintaining systems for reporting, evaluation, and participant data.
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, industry partners, government agencies, alums, and internal university stakeholders. Serve as a liaison between Penn State Extension and external partners, represent Extension in professional associations, and support recruitment and engagement of program participants.
Lead volunteers and advisory boards by recruiting, training, and supporting members, while ensuring compliance with university policies.
Grant writing, fundraising, and financial management of program budgets, contracts, and funding streams.
Contribute to curriculum and resource development by identifying emerging leadership education needs and creating instructional materials, digital content, and evaluation tools.
Develop and manage communications, marketing materials, and outreach efforts to promote program visibility and impact.
The role includes engagement in professional development, support of Extension initiatives, and contribution to organizational goals. This position involves occasional travel and program delivery outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends.
Qualifications:
This position requires strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and maintaining high-quality program delivery.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Extension Educator - Senior Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Extension Educator - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Master'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. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.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 $65,508.00 - $108,444.00.
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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.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
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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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree required; 3+ years relevant experience (Advanced) or 6+ years relevant experience (Senior Professional)
- Valid driver's license and successful motor vehicle records check
- Successful completion of background check(s) per university policy
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (Penn State does not sponsor staff employment visas)
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality programs
- Experience with program design, delivery (in-person, virtual, hybrid), evaluation, and participant data management
- Experience with grant writing, fundraising, budget/financial management, and contract oversight
- Experience recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers and advisory boards
- Willingness to travel occasionally and work outside standard business hours (evenings, weekends)
Penn State University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Penn State University and has not been reviewed or approved by Penn State University.
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Retirement Support — Employer contributions to SERS and the TIAA Alternate Plan are described as significant, with supplemental retirement options available. Feedback suggests these choices and contributions create strong long‑term value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time employees accrue over 24 sick and vacation days annually, with additional university holidays and a winter break. Feedback suggests this depth of leave supports work–life balance.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A 75% tuition discount extends to employees, spouses, and dependent children up to age 26 across resident instruction, World Campus, and Penn College courses. Feedback suggests this broad eligibility meaningfully enhances total rewards, especially for families.
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