Education Administration Associate

Education Administration Associate

Are you eager to begin a new chapter in your career? As an Education Administration Associate with the Department of Education, you will support programs that bring nutritious meals to communities across Pennsylvania. This position lets you use your organizational skills to help guide agencies through important state and federal requirements. You will work with dedicated partners who share a commitment to serving children and families.

Step into a role that supports statewide success and lasting impact.

• Review federal and state requirements and assess sponsor materials for program compliance.
• Compile and organize program information for reporting and decision making.
• Conduct training sessions and assist in developing updated program materials.
• Provide guidance to program participants and respond to inquiries.
• Conduct on‑site or desk reviews to verify corrective actions and validate compliance.
• Evaluate sponsor applications, budgets, and documentation for accuracy and completeness.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch break.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time. Staff is required to report to the worksite one day a week (Thursday). Telework requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved Pennsylvania location. If unable to telework, you may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary:
  New employees will begin at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes).

• 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 Pennsylvania residency requirement.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

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.
• Inaccurate or incomplete information may lower your score or result in disqualification.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.