Basic Education Associate 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Education seeks a Basic Education Associate to manage the Title IV-A grant program under the Every Student Succeeds Act, supporting student enrichment, safety and technology use. You will ensure resources are allocated efficiently, in compliance with regulations, while handling diverse tasks including grant reviews, monitoring, and data analysis.

The role requires four years of education-related experience or equivalent, one year of grant administration, PA

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in education or related field.
• One year of grant administration experience in education is required.
• PA residency required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant application reviews and funding allocations.
• Monitor grant compliance and performance with federal requirements.
• Design, develop and deliver training and technical assistance.
• Collect and analyze data; conduct research; respond to school district inquiries.

Skills

Grant management

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Are you looking for a career that directly influences educational outcomes? If you thrive at multi-tasking in collaborative work environment, consider joining the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Division of Federal Programs is looking for a Basic Education Associate that is passionate about education and student achievement. If you are ready to make an impact through grant management and tackle a variety of tasks, this position is for you!

This position acts as the program manager of the Title IV-A grant program under the Every Student Succeeds Act, supporting student enrichment, student safety and health, and effective usage of technology. The role is responsible for ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and in compliance with regulations, while managing multiple tasks. This includes supporting grant application reviews; monitoring and compliance; designing, developing, and delivering training and technical assistance; collecting and analyzing data; conducting research; and responding to school district inquiries.

Why should you work for the Pennsylvania Department of Education?

• Purpose-Driven Work: You will play a critical role in shaping programs that impact students' mental health, safety, and academic success, making a difference in the educational landscape.
• Professional Growth: You will gain expertise in federal funding management, regulatory compliance, project management, and educational program administration, while navigating a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Collaboration: You will work closely with diverse stakeholders, including school leaders, local agencies, and policymakers, to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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 on Tuesday each 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• Four years of professional experience in the field of education; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of one year of grant administration experience in the field of education.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.