Administrative Assistant 1

Reference #: 4669604

THE POSITION

Are you an organized and innovative professional who enjoys analytical tasks and excels in administrative work? The Department of Education is seeking a dedicated candidate with excellent communication skills and a teamwork mentality to come aboard as an Administrative Assistant 1. This is an exciting opportunity to provide administrative support for the Division of School Facilities for the Supporting America's Schools Infrastructure Grant Program (SASI). Take pride in the work you do and apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs an Administrative Assistant 1, you will be responsible for collaborating with information technology (IT) to ensure that database parameters are established in accordance with agency and legislative requirements for the SASI grant to ensure a measured implementation of the grant. You will also provide technical assistance to high-need local education agencies (LEAs) with entering and accessing required information into the database or any other shared format.

Diligent organizational skills are utilized to input, track, and manage data for the maintenance program data collection IT system and make recommendations on system improvements to IT. Within this role, you will facilitate and maintain ongoing needs assessment with districts and LEAs participating in the SASI Grant Program to collect feedback on program execution and trainings provided. You will also compile information and present recommendations based upon feedback in conjunction with the facilities advisor.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 a 60-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, and report to the office every Wednesday. 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand 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 qualifie 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.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-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 INFORMATIONCompleting 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.