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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.

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

Position Summary

The Education Resource Center is seeking a dynamic and strategic Project Director to support the Executive Director in advancing the Center’s mission of assisting the PA Department of Education Bureau of Career and Technical Education in delivering high-quality career and technical education at the secondary and postsecondary levels throughout Pennsylvania. This full-time role is ideal for a collaborative leader with a passion for education, partnership formation, community stakeholder engagement and policy development and analysis. The Project Director will play a key role in implementing the Center’s strategic vision, managing complex projects, and fostering relationships across Penn State University, the Pittsburgh region, Pennsylvania, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Director in implementing the strategic vision of the Education Resource Center in alignment with stakeholder goals.

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with internal and external partners, including those within Penn State University, the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area, statewide, and nationally.

• Monitor and communicate about key policy issues affecting career and technical education (CTE) in Pennsylvania, highlighting both challenges and opportunities.

• Lead and manage complex projects related to external partnerships, ensuring alignment with the Center’s strategic priorities.

• Support the development and implementation of streamlined processes and procedures to enhance the Center’s operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with Center and BCTE staff to conduct data analysis and program evaluation to support reporting requests and requirements and to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.

Candidate Requirements

• Background in public policy, education, workforce development, or a related field.

• Completion of post-baccalaureate coursework; a master’s degree is preferred.

• at least 3 years of professional experience in project management, education administration, public policy, or a related area.

• Familiarity with Pennsylvania