UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The deadline for applications to be submitted for Penn State's Administrative Fellows Program for 2025-26 are due by Thursday, Jan. 30. Mentors for the 2025-26 academic year will be Kathleen J. Bieschke, senior vice provost and interim dean of Undergraduate Education; Andrea Dowhower, vice president for Student Affairs; and Andrew Read, senior vice president for Research.
The Administrative Fellows Program, a joint program of the Office of the President and the Commission for Women, provides professional development opportunities for faculty and staff. By serving under the mentorship of a senior level administrator for the academic year, Fellows who are seeking the background necessary to compete at higher levels of administration will have an opportunity to broaden their perspectives and experience.
To apply, candidates must be full-time tenure-line, term non-tenure-line faculty (who hold appointments of five consecutive years or longer) and no term faculty and regular staff employees who have held appointments of five consecutive years or longer. Candidates should demonstrate success in their current positions and have an interest in an administrative career; demonstrate evidence of leadership experience and decision-making ability; have the ability to relate effectively to students, faculty and staff; exhibit a commitment to diversity; and have a willingness to accept a wide variety of assignments.
Qualified candidates from all University campuses are strongly urged to apply. The starting dates of each fellowship will vary depending on the mentor’s office and the fellow’s commitments. Applications and additional information are available online on the Office of Faculty Affairs Website. Direct any questions to the Office of Faculty Affairs at vpfa@psu.edu.