Part Time - Continuing Education - Summer Youth Program Director

Summer Youth Program Director

Penn State Abington is searching for a part-time Summer Youth Program Director in the Continuing Education Department. The Director would be responsible for the planning and onsite administration of the summer youth programs. Planning would commence in October 2026, and programs would run in late-June to early-August. Planning responsibilities can mostly be performed remotely with flexible working hours. On-site administration would take place 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, from late-June to early-August.

Job Duties

Planning

• Selection of camp topics aligning with academic majors / minors and college readiness as much as possible.
• Identification of potential new topics.
• Coordination of curriculum development for new topics, working with faculty and students, working within budget.
• Scheduling of camp sessions.
• Hiring of instructors, lead counselors, and counselors.
• Scheduling of camp staff.
• Coordination of room reservations, registration intake forms, and supply orders.
• Ensure youth compliance for camps according to Penn State policies.
• Train camp staff including general orientation as well as classroom management / inclusive classroom practices skills.
• Communicate with parents during registration process.
• Meet with and maintain relationships with key campus partners (police department, catering, IT, etc.).
• Support marketing efforts.

Onsite Administration

Additional Support

Requirements and Qualifications

BACKGROUND CHECKS / CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks : PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

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