Professional Development Advisor

Title: Professional (Library) Development Advisor

Salary

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location 

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-57462-25310

Department

Department of Education

Division

ED Bur Lbry Dvpt

Job Code

25310

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Position Number

00120826

Union

FOSCEP

Bargaining Unit

C4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00162600

THE POSITION

The Professional Development Advisor position with the Bureau of Library Development offers a chance to inspire growth across libraries in the Commonwealth. This role helps strengthen learning and teamwork for staff and volunteers who support community access to library services. You will have the opportunity to champion creative education programs that help library workers build new skills. Be part of a mission that builds stronger, more connected communities.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role provides statewide guidance to improve professional development for library staff and volunteers, and strengthens programs that support learning across the Commonwealth. As a Professional Development Advisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Leadership: Develop statewide professional development programs and guide key projects that support library staff education
• Partnership Building: Collaborate with agencies and associations to advance training initiatives that align with Commonwealth priorities
• Grant Management: Manage assigned grant projects by reviewing applications, supporting planning, and overseeing program budgets
• Technology Use: Apply technology in strategic ways to expand learning opportunities for the library field
• Field Support: Maintain reliable communication with library personnel to understand training needs and offer guidance

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. You will be required to report in-office on Monday and Tuesday each 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Librarian 2 or Rare Books Librarian (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional library experience; or
• Three years of professional library experience, and a master’s degree in library science, library services, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional library experience.

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.