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Reference #: 4346165 THE POSITION Are you a highly motivated and organized individual with a passion and appreciation for the field of higher learning? The Department of Education is seeking a Higher Education Associate 2 to contribute your knowledge and skills to ensure the statutory and regulatory mandates related to colleges, universities, and seminaries maintain compliance. Take the next step in your professional career and apply today for this exciting advancement opportunity!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Higher Education Associate 2, you will be responsible for administering the Commonwealth's participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) in accordance with Act 35 of 2016 and participating in the state authorization process related to institutional approval to operate in the Commonwealth. Complete the biennial application to renew Pennsylvania membership in the National SARA and ensure compliance with SARA requirements to maintain Pennsylvania's participation and to ensure full compliance with Pennsylvania statutes and regulations and SARA rules and requirements.
Facilitate the approval process for Pennsylvania to affiliate with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) for purposes of SARA participation and administer the review, tracking, and approval or rejection of colleges and universities to initially participate in SARA. You will also administer the review, tracking, and approval, provisional status, or rejection of colleges and universities to renew participation in SARA. Develop and implement a process to account for incoming revenue and appropriately process revenue per Commonwealth standards. You will manage the complaint and appeals process for SARA and comply with reporting requirements to NC-SARA and SREB. You will also have the opportunity to represent the state in conversations and negotiations regarding changes to the SARA agreement to ensure that changes are appropriate and compliant with current statutes and regulations.
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 1 day per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. 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 & 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 . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the 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 will 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .
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 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.
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.