Perkins Coordinator and Technical Assistance Program Lead (Career and Technical Education Advisor 2)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Perkins Coordinator and Technical Assistance Program Lead to provide statewide leadership for secondary and postsecondary CTE programs. You will guide schools and educators through visits, workshops, and professional development activities to drive program quality and student achievement.

In this role, you will interpret Perkins requirements, coordinate training, monitor grant spending, and collaborate with stakeholder groups to complete needs

Qualifications

• One year as a Career and Technical Education Advisor 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of professional career and technical education experience including two years in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs; or
• An equivalent combination of professional career and technical education experience and training, which includes two years in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs.

Responsibilities

• CTE Leadership: Guide schools and educators through visits, workshops, and professional development activities.
• Program Review: Analyze CTE practices and recommend actions to improve program quality.
• Policy Guidance: Interpret state and federal Perkins requirements and provide clear recommendations to recipients.
• Training Support: Coordinate and present workshops on Perkins regulations and operational procedures.
• Grant Monitoring: Monitor spending of Perkins funds to ensure proper use aligned with legal requirements.
• Collaboration Efforts: Ensure recipients use stakeholder committees and Workforce Development Board partnerships to complete needs assessments.

Job description

THE POSITION

The Perkins Coordinator and Technical Assistance Program Lead position with the Division of Data Analysis, Assessment, and Contracts offers the chance to support strong career and technical education (CTE) across Pennsylvania. This role guides schools and educators in improving program quality and student achievement. It gives you the opportunity to work closely with educators to improve programs and ensure strong results for students. Join a team committed to strengthening CTE programs statewide!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

This position provides statewide leadership to improve secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs. It supports administrators and educators by offering guidance, training, and policy interpretation. As a Perkins Coordinator and Technical Assistance Program Lead, you will perform the following duties:

• CTE Leadership: Guide schools and educators through visits, workshops, and professional development activities
• Program Review: Analyze CTE practices and recommend actions to improve program quality
• Policy Guidance: Interpret state and federal Perkins requirements and provide clear recommendations to recipients
• Training Support: Coordinate and present workshops on Perkins regulations and operational procedures
• Grant Monitoring: Monitor spending of Perkins funds to ensure proper use aligned with legal requirements
• Collaboration Efforts: Ensure recipients use stakeholder committees and Workforce Development Board partnerships to complete needs assessments

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Statewide travel required
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office one day per 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 $78,925.00 (before taxes).
• 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 as a Career and Technical Education Advisor 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of professional career and technical education experience including two years in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs; or
• An equivalent combination of professional career and technical education experience and training, which includes two years in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.