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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Administrative Support assistant for its College of Education. This role involves providing academic and administrative support to students and faculty at the Professional Personnel Development Center for Career and Technical Education, including managing certification intakes, coordinating assessments, and assisting with course registration and staff needs.

Highlights

Provide academic and administrative support to students and faculty at the Professional Personnel Development Center for Career and Technical Education (PPDC).
Manage intake processes for applicants seeking Pennsylvania Career and Technical Certification.
Serve as PPDC designee to confirm and recommend candidates for state CTE teacher and administrator certificates issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Support student course selection and registration for certifications including CTE Instructional I, Instructional II, and Cooperative Education.
Coordinate and facilitate the Occupational Competency Assessment (OCA).
Assist staff with daily operational needs.
Successful employment requires completion of background checks as per university policies.
Role is part-time and remote work is approved but not guaranteed.
The position supports Pennsylvania's secondary technical education and workforce development systems.
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Part-Time Administrative Support Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College of Education is seeking a part-time Administrative Support Assistant to work for the Professional Personnel Development Center.

Responsibilities:

This position provides academic and administrative support to students and faculty of the Professional Personnel Development Center for Career and Technical Education (PPDC), which provides outreach to the commonwealth's secondary technical education system and other providers in Pennsylvania's workforce development system. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following complex tasks with minimal supervision:

Support intakes for new applicants applying for Pennsylvania Career and Technical Certification.
Serve as PPDC designee to affirm and recommend candidates for state CTE teacher and administrator certificates granted by the PA Department of Education.
Support student course selection and registration in courses required for CTE Instructional I, CTE Instructional II, and Cooperative Education certifications.
Coordinate and facilitate the Occupational Competency Assessment (OCA).
Support staff members with day-to-day needs.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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