Education Administration Associate

Are you interested in becoming part of a team of educational leaders? The Pennsylvania Department of Education is seeking an Education Administration Associate looking to take the next step in their professional career. This position gives you the opportunity to work with program grant administration, gifted support, out of state placements and other programs supported by the department. If you have a strong background in education and are interested in playing a key role in support of education in Pennsylvania, we encourage you to apply today.

In this important role, you will be the project lead for IDEA-B federal funding Intermediate Unit (IU) grant application process. Work involves reviewing grant applications and resolving any discrepancies in the data. You will facilitate and plan annual fiscal reviews of intermediate units. This includes analyzing contract budget revisions, amendments, and reports submitted by local education agencies to ensure they are in compliance with statutes and regulations. You will be expected to provide support for the gifted advisor, prepare gifted monitoring budget and memo to Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management to fund the monitoring and travel, and answer routine gifted questions.

Additional duties to include but not limited to:

• Performing administrative functions for Pennsylvania students with disabilities placed in facilities outside of Pennsylvania
• Providing phone assistance to school districts, intermediate units and other Department/Commonwealth personnel regarding out-of-state procedures
• Giving technical assistance to LEAs on guidance of Act 16
• Keeping Bureau website up to date
• Working closely with Press and Communication associates and PDE Web Master
• Preparing responses to correspondence assigned by Assistant Bureau Director and Division Chief

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In-office one (1) day per week-Tuesday, telework four (4) days per week - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience in education or educational administration; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.