Greetings,
I am pleased to announce the Education Administration Specialist – Contracts and LSTA Coordinator position is open for application. This is an exciting time to join our team in the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) as we embark on our five-year plan that will shape future programs and resources.
This is an advanced professional position with the primary purpose of planning, contracting, reviewing, monitoring, and analyzing multi-faceted, mandated statewide library grant programs including the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) program as well as other state and privately funded initiatives that support libraries.
Experience: The Commonwealth considers experience for this position to be work within the K-12 and academic spaces.
Salary range: $64,959.00 – $98,661.00 Annually
Application period: 04/2/2024 to 04/22/2024
Eligible for part-time telework (currently the first Monday of the month is an in-office day for eligible BLD staff, schedule subject to change).
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.
If you have questions about this position, I can be reached at hcleveland@pa.gov. No phone calls, please.
Hadiyah Cleveland (she/her) | Supervisor, Administration and Data Unit
(pronounced: huh-D-ya)
Bureau of Library Development
Office of Commonwealth Libraries I Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street | Harrisburg PA 17126
hcleveland@pa.gov
The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries supports libraries and library services for Pennsylvanians through the administration of state and federally funded programs and grant opportunities including LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), Library Access, LAMP (Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians), the Public Library Subsidy, and Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities. BLD also provides advisory services, professional development, and continuing education for library staff and volunteer leadership at public, school, academic, and special libraries.
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