Education Administration Associate

Are you interested in joining a team of educational leaders? The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education (BSE), is eager to welcome an Education Administration Associate to the Division of Financial Reporting. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to serve as the project lead for the IDEA-B federal funding Intermediate Unit (IU) grant application process. Apply today and make a vital contribution to education in Pennsylvania.

The main responsibilities of the Education Administrative Associate relate to the review and resolution of data discrepancies to the IDEA-B and other state grant process management, gifted support, out-of-state placements, Act 16 Legislative Report, and wards of state extended school year (ESY) payments. This position serves as the website administrator for the BSE. In this role, you will facilitate and plan annual fiscal reviews of intermediate units. You will have the opportunity to analyze contract budget revisions, budget amendments, and reports submitted by local education agencies, ensuring compliance with statutes and regulations. You can expect to provide support for the gifted advisor, prepare gifted monitoring budget and answer routine gifted questions.

Additional duties:

• Perform administrative functions for Pennsylvania students with disabilities placed in facilities outside of Pennsylvania
• Provide phone assistance to school districts, intermediate units and other Department/Commonwealth personnel regarding out-of-state procedures
• Prepare responses to correspondence assigned by Assistant Bureau Director and Division Chief
• Work closely with Press and Communication associates and PDE Web Master

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 (1) day per week - Tuesdays, Telework (4) days per week - Monday, Wednesday-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. 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:

• 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.