Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer 2)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is seeking a Training Coordinator to strengthen statewide training for SUD and problem gambling professionals. You will help design and deliver educational opportunities that support practitioners across PA.

In this role you will assess needs, evaluate courses, recruit instructors, develop content, and coordinate Training of Trainers events. A combined focus on quality, collaboration, and accessibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Must meet PA residency requirement.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Veterans' employment preference per PA law.
• Experience with adult education materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Needs Assessment

Course Evaluation

Instructor Recruitment

Content Development

Event Coordination

Technical Assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Administrative Officer 1 experience

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.