OVERVIEW The International Agreements Administrator role at Pennsylvania State University supports the development and stewardship of the institution’s global partnerships. Based within Penn State Global’s Partnership Agreements team, this position focuses on guiding international agreement processes from initiation through approval and recordkeeping. The role serves as a key point of coordination between faculty, administrators, and internal stakeholders to ensure agreements are accurate, compliant, and aligned with university policies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Advise faculty and administrators on initiating international partnership agreements. – Draft, process, review, and maintain international agreements with global partners. – Manage agreement workflows from initiation through execution and renewal. – Ensure compliance with university policies and applicable regulations. – Coordinate approvals with internal stakeholders involved in international agreements. – Maintain databases and records related to international partnership agreements. – Contribute to analytical and annual reports related to international partnerships. REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International agreements are foundational to a university’s global engagement, enabling research collaboration, student mobility, and academic exchange. By ensuring agreements are well-structured, compliant, and effectively managed, this role helps protect institutional interests while supporting meaningful international collaboration. The position also contributes to institutional insight by supporting reporting and analysis related to global partnerships. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Emphasize experience working with complex administrative processes, contracts, or formal agreements, particularly in an academic or international context. – Highlight your ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and multiple internal stakeholders. – Demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills, especially in managing workflows and maintaining accurate records. – If applicable, reference experience with compliance, policy interpretation, or governance within higher education institutions. – Show interest in international education and global partnerships, and explain how this role fits into your longer-term professional goals.