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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Education Administration Specialist in Pennsylvania

Education Administration Specialist

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Education Administration Specialist

Salary

$64,959.00 - $98,661.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-87355-22070

Department

Department of Education

Division

ED Sch Srvs Off

Opening Date

07/08/2024

Closing Date

7/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

22070

Position Number

00118305

Union

FOSCEP

Bargaining Unit

C4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00163003

Bureau / Division

ED School Services Office

Worksite Address

607 South Drive

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

April Queeley

Contact Phone

717.425.5041

Contact Email

aqueeley@pa.gov

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THE POSITION

Are you passionate about education? Join the Department of Education as an Education Administration Specialist. This is an advanced professional position responsible for carrying out the licensure of private academic schools as established in Act 11-1988 and the regulations of the State Board of Private Academic Schools. This position is also responsible for providing educational advisory services and assistance to the basic education community for matters pertaining to the establishment of licensed private academic schools and compliance with state law and regulations. Join our team of dedicated professionals. Apply with us today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

An Education Administration Specialist develops and interprets office policies and makes recommendations relating to the licensure of private academic schools. Responsibilities will include formulating language for revisions to regulations and analyzing and recommending revisions. You will have the opportunity to advise school administrators/directors/owners by providing guidance and leadership in the planning and development of starting a school, school operations, and changes to the operation of a licensed school. Interpretation of state laws and regulations will be essential. Duties will include planning and coordinating site visits to schools and meeting with school administrators for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating school operations .

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00118305) .

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 with Wednesday as an in office day. 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.

  • 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year of experience as an Education Administration Associate; 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

    How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

    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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • 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/testoncefor this posting.

  • Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Education Administration Associate for one or more years full-time?

  • Yes

  • No

    02

    If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

    03

    Do you possess four or more years of full-time professional experience in education?

  • Yes

  • No

    04

    If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

    05

    Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional experience in educational administration?

  • Yes

  • No

    06

    If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

    07

    How much graduate coursework have you completed in the field of education?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

  • 30 credits or more

  • 15 but less than 30 credits

  • Less than 15 credits

  • None

    08

    How much graduate coursework have you completed in educational administration, public administration, or business administration?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

  • 30 credits or more

  • 15 but less than 30 credits

  • Less than 15 credits

  • None

    09

    You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)

  • Yes

    10

    WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – CONSULTATIVE SERVICES

Provide advisory services and consultation to staff, officials, and representatives of schools, local education agencies, organizations, and/or other interested parties concerning the implementation of state and/or federal laws, regulations, and policies related to the administration of programs to help them achieve compliance.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

  • A. I have professional experience providing directives to the individuals listed above concerning the implementation of state/federal laws, regulations, and policies related to the compliance of programs.

  • B. I have professional experience providing recommendations to be reviewed/approved by others for the individuals listed above concerning the implementation of state/federal laws, regulations, and policies related to the compliance of programs.

  • C. I have experience interpreting laws, regulations, and policies for a group or individual.

  • D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to school law, public administration, business management, educational finance, or educational administration.

  • E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

    11

    In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  • The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

  • The program(s) involved (provide the name or title of the applicable federal or state law)

  • The specific duties you performed

  • Your level of responsibility

    12

    If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

  • College/University

  • Course Title

  • Credits/Clock Hours earned

    13

    WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND EVALUATION

Review contracts, applications, or other documents; design programs and improvements; and/or conduct on-site inspections to observe methods, materials, and personnel in order to administer and evaluate educational and support services for compliance with state and/or federal program requirements and guidelines. Work may involve ensuring proper quality and regulatory compliance and/or expenditures of funds verifying that resources are used according to standards and are documented for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance to contract provisions or program mandates.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

  • A. I have professional experience providing directives to ensure compliance in the aspects listed above.

  • B. I have professional experience providing recommendations to be reviewed/approved by others to ensure compliance in the aspects listed above.

  • C. I have experience interpreting laws, regulations, and policies for a group or individual.

  • D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to school law, public administration, business management, educational finance, or educational administration.

  • E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

    14

    In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  • The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

  • The program(s) involved

  • The specific duties you performed

  • Your level of responsibility

    15

    If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

  • College/University

  • Course Title

  • Credits/Clock Hours earned

    16

    WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – QUALITY ASSESSMENT

Compile, analyze, and review statistical and financial data, narrative reports, and other pertinent information to assess the quality of educational and/or support services or other programs; prepare reports recommending changes and improvements to ensure adherence to program requirements, goals, objectives, and priorities.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

  • A. I have professional experience related to this work behavior, or have directed others, in all quality assessment activities as noted above for educational and/or support services or programs.

  • B. I have professional experience related to this work behavior as a member of a team performing duties related to quality assessment as noted above for educational and/or support services or programs.

  • C. I have experience related to this work behavior which included statistical analysis, accounting, or timely preparation and submission of reports on educational and/or support services or programs.

  • D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to statistics, accounting, or educational administration.

  • E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

    17

    In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  • The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

  • The type of data/statistical information involved

  • The program(s) involved and the reason for the review

  • The specific duties you performed

  • Your level of responsibility

    18

    If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

  • College/University

  • Course Title

  • Credits/Clock Hours earned

    19

    WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – TRAINING AND PRESENTATIONS

Plan, develop, organize, and/or conduct various program related topics at conferences, workshops, or formal training sessions to meet the needs of the participants.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

  • A. I have professional experience developing and conducting training programs at workshops and conferences.

  • B. I have professional experience presenting programs developed by others.

  • C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or speech and communications.

  • D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

    20

    In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  • The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

  • The types of programs you developed and/or presented

  • The type of audience

    21

    If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

  • College/University

  • Course Title

  • Credits/Clock Hours earned

    22

    WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Write narrative reports, correspondence, program instructions and guidelines, pamphlets, articles, publications, and other specialized writing assignments based on program requirements and supporting documentation concerning program activities, issues, and concerns related to programs and services.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

  • A. I have professional experience related to this work behavior which included being the primary author of reports, booklets, articles, and program administration publications for distribution. This included accountability for the underlying concepts, organizational presentation of facts, and accuracy of the final materials.

  • B. I have professional experience related to this work behavior which included assisting the primary author by compiling information and drafting sections of material, etc.; OR I have had responsibility for a component of a publication; e.g., authoring and preparing a specific section.

  • C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior.

  • D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

    23

    In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  • The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

  • The types of publications you prepared

  • The specific duties you performed

  • Your level of responsibility

    24

    If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

  • College/University

  • Course Title

  • Credits/Clock Hours earned

    Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov

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