Administrative Assistant 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want your administrative, communication, and technical skills to support our nation's longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students? Apply to be an Administrative Assistant 1 with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In this role, you will serve as an Administrative Technician for Team 4 of the Division of Federal Programs supporting local educational agencies (LEAs) that receive federal funds under the Every Student Succeeds Act. If you want to play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of program applications, budgets, and reporting requirements, we invite you to join our team! In this Administrative Assistant 1, you will support essential administrative, budgetary, and program review functions within the Division of Federal Programs. Our team will rely on your strong attention to detail, ability to interpret program guidelines and financial information, and effective communication skills to support stakeholders across multiple regions.

Requirements

• Such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Directly review LEA consolidated applications, including budgets and budget revisions, for completeness, accuracy, and fiscal compliance
• Provide LEAs with technical assistance in completing required components and advice on program requirements to help ensure funds are distributed equally
• Monitor the processing of final expenditure reports; check budgets and budget revisions, coding, and processes for accuracy and compliance with all requirements
• Assist in compiling reports and verifying data related to single audit findings, analyzing information to determine fiscal compliance or noncompliance, and summarizing findings for the Regional Coordinator
• Facilitate mutual understanding and cooperation with LEAs and across division and bureau lines; support the delivery of workshops and training sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level