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THE POSITION
Are you interested in making a positive impact on Pennsylvania's workforce? The Department of Education is looking for a Professional Development System Coordinator with experience in project management and development. This position gives you the opportunity to support high-quality adult education services by providing statewide leadership and coordination of professional development and technical assistance program initiatives for agencies funded by the Division of Adult Education. Take the next step in your career with us and make your career aspirations a reality!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Professional Development System Coordinator, you will be providing leadership, guidance, and oversight of the statewide professional development system for adult education. This position requires you to maintain a thorough working knowledge and understanding of statutes, regulations, research, and best practices related to professional development for adult education. Work includes leadingshort- and long-term system planning for the professional development system; monitoring and evaluating the projects within the professional development system; and managing all grant activities and reporting requirements related to the professional development system. You will have the opportunity to attend and present at federal and state level conferences, seminars, and workshops related to professional development, technical assistance, as well as adult basic and family literacy education.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 a 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office the second Wednesday of each month and as directed by your supervisor. 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as an Adult Basic and Literacy Education Advisor 1; or
Five years of professional experience in adult basic or literacy education, including two years in an administrative capacity; and a bachelor's degree; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years of administrative experience in adult basic or literacy education.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 po ition.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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.
