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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Geosciences at Penn State seeks an Education Program Coordinator to assist with administrative and financial functions while providing excellent customer service. You will be integral to the International GeoBiology Course (IGC), the Consortium for Planetary and Exoplanetary Science and Technology (CPEST), and Dr. Kate Freeman's lab.

What You'll Do:

1. Oversee coordination, planning, and arranging of the IGC and affiliated events Mini-Symposium, including:

Coordinate field trips, guest speakers, and course activities (both at Penn State and abroad).

Arrange catering, book venues, and manage internal/external lodging logistics.

Oversee/facilitate course registration and tuition payments.

Order supplies and collect all course documents.

Reconcile expenses, process honorarium payments, and create the final budget report.

Manage communications: create announcement/marketing emails, maintain listserv, and serve as the first point of contact for course-related communications.

Maintain and update the course webpage.

Create job postings for undergraduate students.

Arrange recurring IGC Alumni Meetings at the AGU Conference.

2. Oversee coordination, planning, and arranging of CPEST events:

Coordinate venues, guest speaker visits, and lodging logistics.

Order supplies and compose event/visitor schedules.

Reconcile expenses and create the final budget report.

Manage communications: create announcement/marketing emails, maintain listserv, and update webpage content.

3. Aid in Dr. Freeman's lab operations:

Order supplies and reconcile travel expenses.

Ensure new students meet Penn State lab safety training requirements.

Interface with OPP and manage calendars.

Assist with award reporting.

The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should also provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.

Skills You Have:

Excellent written and oral presentation skills.

Strong attention to detail.

The ability to maintain confidentiality.

A willingness to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

A commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Experience using financial and human resources information systems such as Workday, SIMBA, SAP Concur, or similar systems.

Required Qualifications: This position requires a High School Diploma/GED or Vocational Training/Degree or higherplus two years of related experienceor an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Flexible Work Arrangement: This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Application Instructions: To apply, applicants must include a cover letter and resume with their application

Prima y Location: 235 Deike Building University Park, PA 16802

Supervisor: Reports to the Drs. Kate Freeman, Chris House, and Jennifer Macalady

Position Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Additional Information: This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with the possibility of re-funding.

Benefits information: Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time (18 days per year; accrued on a monthly basis),sick time (12 days a year; accrued on a monthly basis) and paid holidays (14 per calendar year). Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $38,300.00 - $55,500.00

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