Reference #: 4606758 THE POSITION Are you interested in work that supports private and nonpublic schools? Join our team in this Administrative Officer 1 position and become a driving force behind key Acts that ensure private and nonpublic school students can access the auxiliary educational services, textbooks, instructional materials, and equipment they need to succeed. Have a positive impact on students in a variety of communities with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will function as lead in administering two programs that support the provision of educational services, materials, and equipment to private and nonpublic schools, as well as provide administrative support to the State Board of Private Academic Schools and staff. Program administration includes managing million-dollar allocations for each program, determining whether schools are eligible to participate, and selecting which educational materials and items that may be purchased with allocations. You will be responsible for accurately maintaining documentation according to regulations and preparing fiscal, statistical, and analytical reports related to these programs.

Administrative support duties include recording Board meeting minutes, preparing correspondence, and responding to inquiries via phone and email. You will be expected to maintain knowledge of Board regulations and private school law to help respond to general inquiries, identify fiscal or other issues, and assist with researching resolutions. Additionally, you will collaborate with the webmaster in the department to ensure the official webpage includes current information. Help private and nonpublic schools in Pennsylvania provide the parents of school-age children diverse alternatives to public schools with our team!

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. This position's current schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: work from home; and Wednesday: work in the office. 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. 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: Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and 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.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requi ements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

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.

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.