Associate Director of Academic and Workforce Development - Higher Education Associate 2

Step into a leadership role where education meets real world impact. As an Associate Director of Academic and Workforce Development, you will play a vital role on the Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) team, collaborating closely with senior leadership to shape forward-thinking strategies that meet the Commonwealth's evolving workforce credential needs. In this dynamic position, you will drive innovation in higher education, advance academic practices, and help accelerate student success by aligning learning with meaningful career pathways. Bring your critical thinking and analytical skills to the Pennsylvania Department of Education!

As the Associate Director of Academic and Workforce Development, you will be supporting key Board initiatives through research, policy analysis, cross-sector collaboration, and project leadership. This position requires expertise in academic affairs, workforce development, and collaborative strategy in order to execute assignments effectively and efficiently. Work involves leading and coordinating special projects and initiatives that strengthen student pathways to employment; managing grant-funded activities; as well as reviewing and evaluating proposals, applications, reports, and self studies to assess operational compliance with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with higher education institutions, accreditors, industry and employers, workforce agencies, and state government to create innovative programs and guide strategy and related technical assistance.

If you are committed to advancing student success, expanding career opportunities, and strengthening economic mobility, this is your chance to truly make a difference!

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days 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: 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Higher Education Associate 1 in the parenthetical (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional education experience, including two years in higher education for the Higher Education parenthetical and two years in basic education for the Teacher Education parenthetical and a master's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional education experience including two years in higher education for the Higher Education parenthetical and two years in basic education for the Teacher Education parenthetical.

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 requirements 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.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.