Veterans Education Advisor Supervisor

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about ensuring that veterans, reservists, and other eligible persons have the educational and training opportunities to reach their full potential? Do not miss the opportunity to ensure accurate review of programs as well as perform outreach and liaison responsibilities designed to promote participation in education and training programs by eligible veterans. Become a Veterans Education Advisor Supervisor with our Pittsburgh team and make a meaningful contribution to veterans in your community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This Veterans Education Advisor Supervisor position directs and manages a professional and clerical staff for the State Approving Agency (SAA) and provides the necessary guidance to increase GI Bill utilization through outreach activities. You will provide technical knowledge, supervision, and leadership necessary to approve programs and examinations and ensure the continued participation of institutions, training establishments, licensure and certification agencies, and business organizations in the veterans and military education programs. This position assigns work to staff, provides oversight and training as needed, and implements and develops problem solving strategies. You will also have the opportunity to participate in national meetings and workshops for the Department of Veterans Affairs and assist the division chief as liaison between SAA and other state, federal, or local agencies. Help Pennsylvania continue to make veterans' career aspirations into realities!

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, reporting to the office once per month, as directed by the Division Chief. Additional in-office days may be required, as directed by the Division Chief. 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 Pittsburgh.
• 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 Veterans Education Advisor; or
• Six years of professional experience in education, vocational education, or educational administration or closely related experience involving planning or conducting training or educational programs in industry, government, or schools, including one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity, and a bachelor's degree; or
• Five years of professional experience in education, vocational education, or educational administration or closely related experience involving planning or conducting training or educational programs in industry, government, or schools, including one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity, and a master's degree.

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.

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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.