Education Administration Specialist

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-51289-22070

Department

Department of Education

Division

Div of Smr Fd Serv Prgrm Ntrtn

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

22070

Position Number

50395146

Union

FOSCEP

Bargaining Unit

C4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00166720

Bureau / Division

Food & Nutrition, Summer Food Service Program

Worksite Address

607 South Drive

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Shawna Handley

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

As an Education Administration Specialist with the Department of Education, you will help advance the statewide Summer Food Service Program. Your work will support sponsors, improve training, and guide program activities that benefit thousands of children. This role provides meaningful opportunities to solve problems and build stronger community support. Join our mission driven team that works to ensure every child has access to nutritious meals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the administration of the Summer Food Service Program by reviewing guidance, assisting sponsors, and strengthening program operations. Work involves ensuring compliance, improving outreach, and maintaining effective program tools. As an Education Administration Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Guidance Review: Evaluate federal and state requirements and assist in developing program guidance for sponsors
• Training Support: Create and update training materials and conduct sessions for sponsors and program staff
• Sponsor Assistance: Respond to questions, review applications, and support new and returning sponsors with onboarding
• Program Monitoring: Conduct onsite visits and assist with administrative reviews to ensure compliance with regulations
• Data Management: Compile participation information, analyze program data, and assist in preparing required reports
• Outreach Development: Plan and carry out outreach activities to expand participation and reach underserved areas

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. You will be required to report to the worksite on Thursday 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 an Education Administration Associate (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional experience in education including at least two years in 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 Guidelines.
• 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 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.
• 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 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.