Education Administration Associate

Title: Education Administration Associate

Location: Harrisburg United States

Job Description:

Education Administration Associate

Salary

$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-50884-22060

Department

Department of Education

Division

Div Chld Adlt Cre Fd Prgm

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

22060

Position Number

00048414

Union

FOSCEP

Bargaining Unit

C4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00166710

Bureau / Division

Food & Nutrition - Child and Adult Care Food Program

Worksite Address

607 South Drive

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Shawna Handley

Contact Phone

717.783.4911

Contact Email

shandley@pa.gov

• Description
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THE POSITION

Are you eager to begin a new chapter in your career? As an Education Administration Associate with the Department of Education, you will support programs that bring nutritious meals to communities across Pennsylvania. This position lets you use your organizational skills to help guide agencies through important state and federal requirements. You will work with dedicated partners who share a commitment to serving children and families. Step into a role that supports statewide success and lasting impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position helps guide the statewide administration of the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. It supports sponsors, reviews documentation, and ensures that program requirements are met. As an Education Administration Associate, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Review: Review federal and state requirements and assess sponsor materials for program compliance
• Data Analysis: Compile and organize program information for reporting and decision making
• Training Support: Conduct training sessions and assist in developing updated program materials
• Technical Assistance: Provide guidance to program participants and respond to inquiries
• Site Monitoring: Conduct on site or desk reviews to verify corrective actions and validate compliance
• Application Evaluation: Evaluate sponsor applications, budgets, and documentation for accuracy and completeness

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. Staff is required to report to the worksite one day a week (Thursday). 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes)
• 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 professional experience in education or educational administration; 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.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained there in 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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. Noadditionalexam 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 andaccurateinformation 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.

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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.

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• Eligibility rules apply.

01

How many years of full-time professional experience in education or educational administration do you possess?

• 2 years or more
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How much graduate coursework in education have you completed?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• 30 credits or more
• Less than 30 credits
• None

04

How much graduate coursework in educational, public, or business administration have you completed?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• 30 credits or more
• Less than 30 credits
• None

05

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

06

WORK BEHAVIOR 1- PROVIDES CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides technical guidance and consultation to staff, officials, and representatives of child nutrition programs on issues related to USDA food programs, helping them comply with federal requirements.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience providing technical guidance and consultation to staff, officials, or representatives of CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS on issues related to USDA food programs.
• B. I have experience providing technical guidance and consultation to staff, officials, or representatives of NUTRITION PROGRAMS concerning issues related to USDA food programs
• C. I have experience providing technical guidance and consultation to staff, officials, or program representatives concerning program issues other than nutrition or USDA food programs.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communication or public relations.
• E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

07

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s)/institution(s) where you gained this experience
• The type(s) of programs where you provided technical guidance and consultation
• The actual duties you performed
• Your level of responsibility

08

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - TRAINING

Develops and delivers training and workshops on implementation, compliance, and operational topics for all stakeholders of child nutrition programs, supporting effective and efficient program operations.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience developing AND delivering training and workshops on implementation, compliance, and operational topics for all stakeholders of child nutrition programs.
• B. I have experience developing OR delivering training and workshops on implementation, compliance, and operational topics for all stakeholders of child nutrition programs.
• C. I have experience developing or delivering training materials. This training was NOT related to child nutrition programs.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to adult learning or training.
• E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

10

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s)/institution(s) where you gained this experience
• Your experience providing training or developing training materials
• The topic(s) of the training and the audience
• Your level of responsibility

11

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - UPDATES POLICY AND PROCEDURES

Develops and implements updates to policies, guidance, and procedures related to child nutrition programs to ensure consistent and compliant program implementation across Pennsylvania.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience developing and implementing updates to policies, guidance, and procedures related to child nutrition programs.
• B. I have experience developing OR implementing updates to policies, guidance, and procedures related to child nutrition programs.
• C. I have experience developing OR implementing updates to policies or procedures. This was NOT related to child nutrition programs.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to policy development.
• E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s)/institution(s) where you gained this experience
• Your experience developing or implementing updates to policies or procedures
• Your experience making recommendations for policy and the type(s)
• Your level of responsibility

14

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 REVIEW AND ANALYZE DATA</p>

Review and analyze program data to identify trends, potential non-compliance, and threats to program integrity. Compiles and evaluates reports to assess program quality and recommends opportunities for improvement.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience reviewing AND analyzing program data to identify trends, potential non-compliance, and threats to program integrity. I have experience compiling and evaluating reports to assess program quality; and recommending opportunities for improvement.
• B. I have experience reviewing AND analyzing program data to identify trends, potential non-compliance, and threats to program integrity. I have experience compiling and evaluating reports to assess program quality. Someone else recommended opportunities for improvement.
• C. I have experience reviewing AND analyzing program data to identify trends, potential non-compliance, and threats to program integrity.
• D. I have experience reviewing OR analyzing program data to identify trends, potential non-compliance, and threats to program integrity.
• E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical analysis and quality assurance, compliance, or auditing.
• F. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

16

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s)/institution(s) where you gained this experience
• Your experience identifying trends, non-compliance, and program integrity
• Your experience assessing program quality and recommending improvements
• Your level of responsibility

17

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours