Job Summary

• This position will assist the faculty/program leader for a Penn State Education Abroad program and will serve as an official representative of Penn State for the duration of the education abroad program.
• Duties include some or all of the following: recruiting Penn State students, accompanying students abroad, communicating with students, assisting in delivering pre-departure orientation and supporting the faculty leader ‘on site’ in managing student conduct and adhering to Penn State Risk Management policy and procedure.
• The Penn State Program Assistant must attend workshops for training in risk management and budget management; optional training on topics such as student conduct will be available for program assistants.

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Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• Must attend training workshops
• Must uphold program leader responsibilities
• Must enforce Penn State policies

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