Education Administration Specialist

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Division of Federal Programs is eager to welcome an ambitious Education Administration Specialist to their professional staff. In this specialized role, you will have the opportunity to provide oversight and management of the day-to-day fiscal operations for the Division under the Every Student Succeeds Act, ensuring that all funds are used most effectively and in accordance with all federal laws and regulations. If you are a professional with proven fiscal and analytical skills, we invite you to apply and take the next step forward in your professional journey.

The Education Administration Specialist is the main point of contact for support and professional staff regarding all fiscal areas. You will assist in the development of educational administration procedures related to federal programs, planning, development, and liaison abilities necessary to function across Division and bureau lines. Work involves fiscal and budget management, grant life cycle oversight and data analysis and reporting. You will be expected to keep records of funds and special projects paid from all federal programs local fund accounts, prepare memos on federal grant awards with the appropriate breakdown of funding categories and move funds as needed. A key responsibility will be collaboration with various Division of Federal Program (DFP) staff for discussion and recommendations on fiscal problems and to provide fiscal information needed to complete grant processing tasks. You will have the opportunity to present at workshop sessions relevant to DFP allocations processes, budget and applications processing at annual Pennsylvania Association of Federal Programs Coordinators (PAFPC) conference and other conferences as required.

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, currently one day in office per week. 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: 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:

• 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:

• 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.

• 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.