Veterans Education Advisor

Are you passionate about ensuring that all people in Pennsylvania who have served our country can receive the quality education and training benefits they are promised? Become a Veterans Education Advisor! This dynamic position in the Division of Veterans and Military Education makes it possible for Pennsylvania's veterans and eligible dependents to utilize their GI Bill benefits at approved post-secondary or on-the-job training sites. Help people have world-class, quality opportunities to reach their full potential with our team!

In this position you will review and evaluate educational institutions and training programs as a Veterans Education Advisor in the Division of Veterans and Military Education. This office is responsible for approving programs at colleges and universities, community colleges, business and trade schools, flight schools, barbering and cosmetology schools, and career and technology centers for veterans and their eligible dependents to utilize their GI Bill benefits in covering all or some of the costs while pursuing their educations. This includes training programs such as registered and non-registered apprenticeships and other on-the-job training programs, as well as licensing and certification programs.

You will plan and schedule your time between office and field work, review applications from various programs, conduct site visits to program locations, and prepare formal responses and reports related to the approval or disapproval of each facility. Work also involves conducting risk-based surveys and supervisory visits, and when necessary, initiating action to correct any discrepancies found. Make a lasting contribution to assure quality instruction and ethical administration for every veteran and eligible person who enters an approved educational or training program in Pennsylvania!

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is home headquartered.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• Five years of professional experience in education, vocational education, or educational administration or closely related experience involving planning or conducting training or educational programs in industry, government or schools, and a bachelor's degree; or
• Four years of professional experience in education, vocational education, or educational administration or closely related experience involving planning or conducting training or educational programs in industry, government or schools, and a master's degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must live in or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties within six months of employment: Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, or Chester.
• 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.

Legal Requirements:

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).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• 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.

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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.