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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Harrisburg is seeking an Assistant Director of Global Engagement. This position is responsible for supporting the Office of Global Engagement in various areas, including managing international visiting delegations, event planning, global engagement activities, international agreements, marketing and communications, research, and data management.
This position is a term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with an excellent possibility of re-funding.
Responsibilities:
* International Delegations & Program/Event Management: Plan and organize international visiting delegations and programs/events. Oversee event planning, budget management, timelines, logistics, and the development of briefing documents and information.
* Global Engagement Support: Manage the application process for internal funding, assist with travel arrangements, and support the development and renewal of international agreements through data entry and record management.
* Marketing & Communications: Lead marketing efforts by creating content, managing campaigns, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance global engagement visibility.
* Research & Data Management: Conduct research on international universities/institutions, prepare reports and presentations, and manage data through dashboards and record-keeping systems.
* Office Support: Participate in planning, oversee operations in the Director's absence, represent the Director in meetings, ensure operational compliance with guidelines, and engage in professional development and continuing education. Perform other duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To Apply:
* Submit your resume through the Penn State Careers portal.
* Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled
Key Focus Areas of the Office of Global Engagement:
* Develop and manage international partnerships to enhance campus internationalization and provide global programs for faculty and students.
* Support international students and scholars, increasing the global footprint of the campus and fostering pathways from admissions to employment.
* Offer education abroad opportunities for students.
* Organize international and intercultural programming for the campus and broader community.
About the Office of Global Engagement at Penn State Harrisburg
Under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Global Engagement and reporting to the Chancellor and Dean, the Global Engagement Office at Penn State Harrisburg supports the university's internationalization efforts. The office fosters partnerships with international institutions, develops global initiatives, and enhances student and faculty global engagement. The office also supports over 700 international students, strengthens global research collaborations, and coordinates 17 international agreements with universities across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.
About Penn State Harrisburg
Penn State Harrisburg is a campus of the Pennsylvania State University, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's land-grant institution, serving more than 85,000 students. Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College, enrolls 4,600 students in residential instruction and an additional 1,000 students in programs delivered online via the University's World Campus. Penn State Harrisburg offers two associates, 35 baccalaureates, 25 Master's, and three doctoral degrees. The college also offers the first two years of study leading to more than 275 baccalaureate majors available throughout Penn State. Additionally, the campus participates in nine online degree offerings (six graduate and three undergraduate) through Penn State World Campus, and offers accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs, joint degrees in collaboration with Penn State Dickinson Law and the Penn State College of Medicine, and continuing education opportunities. Penn State Harrisburg enrolls over 700 international students with an economic impact of $41.1 million in 2024.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all 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. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$46,400.00 - $67,300.00
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