Associate Director of Academic and Workforce Development (Higher Education Associate 2)

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Associate Director of Academic and Workforce Development (Higher Education Associate 2)

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Associate Director of Academic and Workforce Development (Higher Education Associate 2)

Salary

$77,379.00 - $117,497.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-46981-2092A

Department

Department of Education

Division

ED St Bd Hghr Ed

Opening Date

04/29/2026

Closing Date

5/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

2092A

Position Number

50703185

Union

FOSCEP

Bargaining Unit

C4

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00161410

Bureau / Division

State Board of Higher Education

Worksite Address

607 South Drive

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Carrie Amann

Contact Email

camann@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Step into a leadership role where education meets real world impact. As an Associate Director of Academic and Workforce Development, you will play a vital role on the Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) team, collaborating closely with senior leadership to shape forward-thinking strategies that meet the Commonwealth’s evolving workforce credential needs. In this dynamic position, you will drive innovation in higher education, advance academic practices, and help accelerate student success by aligning learning with meaningful career pathways. Bring your critical thinking and analytical skills to the Pennsylvania Department of Education!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Associate Director of Academic and Workforce Development, you will be supporting key Board initiatives through research, policy analysis, cross-sector collaboration, and project leadership. This position requires expertise in academic affairs, workforce development, and collaborative strategy in order to execute assignments effectively and efficiently. Work involves leading and coordinating special projects and initiatives that strengthen student pathways to employment; managing grant-funded activities; as well as reviewing and evaluating proposals, applications, reports, and self-studies to assess operational compliance with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with higher education institutions, accreditors, industry and employers, workforce agencies, and state government to create innovative programs and guide strategy and related technical assistance.  If you are committed to advancing student success, expanding career opportunities, and strengthening economic mobility, this is your chance to truly make a difference! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per 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. Telework arrangements are subject to