Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer 2)

Commonwealth of PA; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg is seeking a Training Coordinator to strengthen statewide training for substance use disorder and gambling professionals. You will assess needs, evaluate courses, recruit instructors, and update adult education materials to support statewide initiatives.

The role offers telework options part-time with occasional in-office duties, a schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and opportunities to impact communities while advancing your career within state

Qualifications

• One year as Administrative Officer 1 or equivalent federal/state title.
• Three years in office management, staff work, with budgeting or procurement experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Needs assessment to guide training decisions across the field.
• Course evaluation to maintain high-quality standards.
• Recruitment and contracting of instructors with subject-matter expertise.
• Content development with SMEs to update adult education materials.
• Coordinate training events for statewide audiences.
• Provide technical assistance to instructors, students, and stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative experience

Office management

Budgeting

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you interested in working in a creative environment that develops and provides state of the art educational opportunities to professionals combating Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Problem Gambling in PA? The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is the place for you! As a Training Coordinator, you will help build a stronger future for communities across Pennsylvania. This role offers the chance to shape statewide training that supports professionals who make a meaningful impact every day. This is a great opportunity to grow your career and inspire positive change.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on strengthening statewide training that supports SUD, gambling professionals, and other stakeholders. As a Training Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

• Needs Assessment: Assess educational needs across the field to guide training decisions
• Course Evaluation: Evaluate course content and instructor performance to maintain high-quality standards
• Instructor Recruitment: Recruit and contract with new instructors who bring expertise and best practices
• Content Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts to update, develop, and maintain adult education materials
• Event Execution: Coordinate and execute Training of Trainers events for statewide audiences
• Technical Assistance: Provide support to instructors, students, Single County Authorities, and other stakeholders

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 60-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report to the office two days per week and for special events as necessary. 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: 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 as an Administrative Officer 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.

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.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!

See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.

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.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.