Deputy Director, Keystone State Challenge Academy, DMVA

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lebanon County, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to help lead an academy that empowers young people to grow through discipline, leadership, and education? As the Deputy Director for the Keystone State Challenge Academy (KSCA) within the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA), you will help our students strive towards academic progress, personal discipline, and physical growth. This role supports essential programs that shape cadets into confident and capable leaders. You will have the opportunity to work closely with staff to build an environment where students can achieve their goals. If you are searching for a meaningful career which allows you to strengthen a mission that changes lives, we want to meet you!

Requirements

• Five years of professional elementary, secondary, or career and technical education, or youth counseling experience; and a master’s degree in education, school counseling, educational administration, social work, business administration, public administration, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training
• Must be able to perform essential job functions
• Must pass a background investigation
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination
• Must submit and have approved satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance

Responsibilities

• Supervise academic, operational, admissions, and student support functions across the Academy
• Oversee onboarding, training, and professional skill-building for newly hired and current employees
• Help maintain curriculum alignment with state and federal standards and participate in curriculum review
• Support external inspections, audits, and assessments and assist with required corrective action plans as necessary
• Develop and revise residential policies related to health care, safety, fitness, and education
• Analyze financial plans and recommend budget allocations that support program quality and operational goals

What This Job Offers

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