Educational Research Associate 1

Are you passionate about using research to drive meaningful change in education? The Bureau of Career and Technical Education is on the lookout for an Educational Research Associate 1 to join the Division of Program Standards and Quality Assurances. This position gives you the opportunity to showcase your leadership abilities as you oversee the research and evaluation of career and technical educational programs. If you are detail oriented, demonstrate leadership skills and proficient in communication, come join our team today!

In this professional education evaluation research position, you will be supporting and assisting the Educational Research Associate 2 with defining, planning, developing, and managing complex and sensitive evaluation research methods, criteria, studies, and the State Performance Accountability System of Career and Technical Education. You will have the opportunity to assist in coordination with the US Department of Education and the sub-committee of the State Board of Education for Career and Technical Education on issues and mandates for the State Performance Accountability System. Work involves assisting with the preparation of the Consolidated Annual Report for Career and Technical Education, as well as the planning and implementation of workshops for local school administrators. Additional responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation and monitoring of programs and associated budgets for NOCTI, Industry Credentialing, and Perkins
• Recognizing the appropriate research and evaluation design and methods of analysis for conducting research and evaluation
• Serving as a consultant on educational research as well as evaluation and educational research design and methodology of various career and technical educational projects
• Analyzing and evaluating data relating to the State Performance Accountability System of Career and Technical Education and the bureau's role in the PA Skills Certificate (PSC) program

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 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 change. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of professional educational research experience involving the performance of descriptive research; or
• Three years of professional research experience; and one graduate level course each in research methodology, sampling and survey techniques, and educational psychology; and two graduate level courses each in statistics, statistical analysis, and educational measurement; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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 may 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

• 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.