Education Administration Specialist

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Postsecondary Proprietary Training is actively seeking an Education Administration Specialist to complete the professional staff. In this vital role, you will serve as a Board Administrator, as staff to the State Board of Private Licensed Schools. Our Division at the Department works with postsecondary occupational training providers (trade schools) offering services to Pennsylvania residents. This role is responsible for ensuring school compliance with the mandates of the Private Licensed Schools Act. Prior experience interpreting legislation and prior experience with adult occupational training programs or trade schools will prove beneficial. Take your professional career to the next level within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!

Serving a select group of identified schools, the Board Administrator corresponds with the schools on behalf of the Board. The Board Administrator reviews, audits, and evaluates information and documents submitted to the Board for consideration and communicates the requirements for compliance with the Private Licensed Schools Act back to the school.

The Board Administrator works independently to prioritize and manage incoming requests, applications, renewals, audits, and correspondence. The Board Administrator works closely with their colleagues, the Administrative Assistance, the Supervisor, and the Division Chief to ensure consistent communications are being sent out to the schools.

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Must report to the Harrisburg office, or other site as designated by the Division Chief, at least twice per week. In-office days will be directed by the Division Chief. 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. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: New hires to the commonwealth will start at the minimum salary rate.
• 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:

• One year of experience as an Education Administration Associate (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional experience in education including at least two years in educational administration; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of at least one year of full-time professional experience educating students in adult occupational training programs; or at least one year of full-time professional experience working in postsecondary education administration.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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):

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.