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POSITION SPECIFICS​

Penn State Global is seeking a dynamic and creative Education Abroad Adviser and Outreach Coordinator (EAAOC) to join the Education Abroad Advising and Engagement team at Penn State’s University Park campus. This role is central to promoting and supporting global learning opportunities for students at all Penn State campuses. In addition to advising students on study abroad options, the EAAOC leads large-scale outreach initiatives, event planning, and digital engagement strategies that connect students with global opportunities early in their Penn State experience.

The EAAOC manages a limited advising caseload while also driving communication and marketing efforts, coordinating Education Abroad’s social media and digital presence, and supervising student assistants. This position is ideal for a globally minded professional who is passionate about student success, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings strong skills in event planning, outreach strategy, and inclusive engagement.

Penn State Global is an area of growth and opportunity for those seeking a career in the field of international education. The Education Abroad (EA) office is a student-centered environment that serves as the primary administrative unit facilitating education abroad opportunities at all Penn State campuses. Penn State Global is committed to fostering equity and belonging for all employees and students; we value individuals of all perspectives and backgrounds in our collaborative, respectful, and globally engaged environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Design and implement outreach and communication strategies that increase awareness and participation in education abroad opportunities across all Penn State campuses
• Lead large-scale event planning, including the annual Education Abroad Fair, and coordinate Education Abroad’s presence at university-wide and campus events (e.g., New Student Orientation, Accepted Student Programs, and other invited opportunities), ensuring appropriate staffing and materials
• Oversee Education Abroad’s social media accounts and digital presence, managing content strategy and supervising student interns/content creators
• Recruit, train, and supervise student assistants to support outreach, events, and digital engagement efforts
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