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Higher Education Associate 2 (Higher Education)

Salary

$77,379.00 - $117,497.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-35449-2092A

Department

Department of Education

Division

ED Div Pstscndry Prprtry Trng

Opening Date

10/21/2025

Closing Date

11/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

2092A

Position Number

00127523

Union

FOSCEP

Bargaining Unit

C4

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00165240

Bureau / Division

Department of Education, Division of Postsecondary Proprietary Training

Worksite Address

607 South Drive

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Anna Maurer

Contact Phone

717.772.3737

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Do not miss this unique opportunity to support Pennsylvania residents who attend schools authorized by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools - the Commonwealth's postsecondary proprietary occupational training providers. As a Higher Education Associate with our dedicated team, you will be responsible for facilitating the approval of specialized associate degrees. Apply now, advance your career, and be part of ensuring that the education provided in our state effectively prepares learners to strive for and achieve success in their futures!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out the mandates of the Private Licensed Schools Act and for complex assignments in support of the State Board of Private Licensed Schools. Your assignments will include traveling across the state to conduct site visits, establishing review teams and facilitating degree application reviews, submitting applications to the Secretary of Education for elevation, and ensuring transcript submissions to the central repository. Our team will rely on you to evaluate school program applications, school financial stability, and school renewal and compliance audits, as well as present recommendations for policy improvements and assist in conducting training and seminars. Take your talents to the next level and facilitate new opportunities for higher education in Pennsylvania with us!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00127523) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three 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, PA. 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 as a Higher Education Associate 1 in the parenthetical;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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.

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/testoncefor 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.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional experience in higher education?

+ Yes

+ No

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 claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time professional education experience do you possess?

+ 4 or more years

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ Less than 3 years

+ None

04

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 claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How much graduate coursework 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 visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.? 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 or more credits

+ 15 but less than 30 credits

+ Less than 15 credits

+ None

06

How much additional professional experience do you possess in any field that was not reported in the questions above?

+ 1 or more years

+ 6 months but less than 1 year

+ Less than 6 months

+ None

07

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 experiencemustalso 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.]

08

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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer 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 ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)

+ Yes

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – ANALYZE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POLICY, PROGRAM. OR PROCEDURAL CHANGES

Analyze data, conduct research, organize information, and analyze impact of proposed changes including draft legislation; prepare comprehensive reports grounded in data and/or recurring situations; recommend changes to policies, regulations, guidelines, standards, and operating procedures, etc.

Levels of Performance

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

+ A. I have experience ANALYZING AND PRODUCING analytical reports and/or recommendations for policy, program, or procedural changes pertaining to the field of education that incorporate position statements, raw data, literature reviews, research studies, government policies, professional guidelines, and other documents and sources.

+ B. I have experience as stated above by CONTRIBUTING TO SPECIFIC SEGMENTS of reports and recommending policy, program, or procedural changes.

+ C. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework related to DEVELOPING AND ANALYZING data within a master/doctoral program.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework 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) where you gained this experience.

+ List the setting involved, the type(s) of program(s), policy, or procedures you developed and conducted, and the reports you prepared, as well as the actual duties you performed.

+ 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 2 - REVIEW AND EVALUATE PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, REPORTS, OR SELF STUDIES FOR OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Review and evaluate proposals, applications, reports, or self-studies from postsecondary academic institutions or organizations to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, guidelines, standards, and policies governing administration, finance, data, planning support, program content, transfer and articulation, equipment, facilities, and/or enrollment; provide guidance to and consult with institutions or organizations to address areas of operational concern; determine if sufficient compliance has been met and recommend appropriate action.

Levels of Performance

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

+ A. I have experience EVALUATING postsecondary program proposals, applications, reports, or self-studies relating to state approval, accrediting, accrediting standards or compliance with laws, regulations, and guidelines AND providing technical assistance to administrators and faculty on developing or improving programs to meet standards. Experience MUST involve analyzing a proposal, application, report, or self-study in its entirety.

+ B. I have experience performing SOME of the tasks associated with this work behavior, for example, reviewing an application by using a checklist to determine if all the necessary parts are included; but not all the tasks listed above.

+ C. I have NO experience 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) where you gained this experience.

+ Provide details about the types of postsecondary academic institution(s) or organization(s) where you provided technical assistance, guidance, and consultation, and the actual duties you performed.

+ Your level of responsibility.

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PLAN, COORDINATE, AND DIRECT THE EVALUATION OF REPORTS, PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, OR PROGRAMS

Plan, coordinate, and direct the evaluation of reports, proposals, applications, or programs related to postsecondary and higher education to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, and policies governing such areas as administration, finance, planning, support, personnel, curricula, data, transfer and articulation, equipment, facilities, enrollment, etc. This involves organizing and facilitating team reviews, providing guidance and technical assistance to team members, coordinating with content specialists, consulting with internal and external stakeholders, finalizing reports, reviewing an institution's response, and recommending appropriate action.

Levels of Performance

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

+ A. I have experience PLANNING, COORDINATING, AND DIRECTING the evaluation of reports, proposals, applications, or programs related to postsecondary and higher education to ensure compliance as noted above which includes identifying and selecting a team of professionals.

+ B. I have experience SERVING ON a review team evaluating reports, proposals, applications, or programs related to postsecondary and higher education to ensure compliance as noted above, WITHOUT the "team leadership" responsibilities.

+ C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

15

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) where you gained this experience.

+ Provide details about the type(s) of program(s) or proposal(s) you evaluated as well as the actual duties you performed.

+ Your level of responsibility.

16

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ORGANIZE AND CHAIR TASK FORCES/WORKGROUPS

Organize and chair task forces (identifying participants, preparing an agenda, and planning the strategy); serve on advisory committees; plan and conduct workshops and seminars; and conduct formal presentations in order to explain program goals, policies, and procedures; discuss mutual concerns; identify multiple solutions to resolve problem areas; develop draft policies; and recommend appropriate actions.

Levels of Performance

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

+ A. I have experience ORGANIZING and LEADING/CHAIRING a higher education task force, committee, and/or advisory group that formally recommends the development and/or implementation of policy and practices concerning broad issues encompassing such areas as academics, finance, and academic and student support services.

+ B. I have experience SERVING ON (AS A MEMBER) a task force, committee, AND/OR advisory group concerned with a single/narrow issue(s) such as student affairs, admissions, or course review.

+ C. I have experience CONDUCTING formal presentations to explain policies, standards, etc., to higher/postsecondary professional groups, organizations, committees, or advisory groups.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

17

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) where you gained this experience.

+ Provide details about the type(s) of task force(s) or advisory committee(s) you served on as well as the actual duties you performed.

+ Your level of responsibility.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov