Administrative Assistant 1

Are you passionate about promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion? Do you possess the ability to gather valuable insights and mediate solutions effectively? If you have exceptional organizational abilities, outstanding communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, your ideal opportunity awaits. The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for an Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EIB) Assistant to work alongside the Director of Equitable Transportation and the EIB Program Manager. This role involves implementing department-wide initiatives and programs dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to submit your application today!

In this role, you will take on the responsibility of conducting research and analyzing various programs, including the Climate Survey and Training Surveys, and providing insightful recommendations for senior management's consideration. You will play a key role in developing agenda items and preparing the agenda for all meetings held by the Council on Inclusive Excellence (CIE). Your duties will encompass scheduling and participating in meetings, documenting minutes, creating summary reports that highlight action items, and ensuring that all follow-up actions are executed effectively. Additionally, you will support the Equity and Inclusion Program Specialist by serving as the main point of contact for the Employee Impact Ambassador program and the Inclusive Conversations Certificate program, while also addressing any unresolved issues by escalating them to the Equity Program Manager or the Director of Equitable Transportation. Moreover, you will collect and organize research on topics related to Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EIB) for a department-wide newsletter and educational workshops, disseminating information as instructed. You will assist the Equity and Inclusion Program Specialist in overseeing the newsletter's lifecycle and associated activities, and work collaboratively with the EIB team to update and maintain the intranet page, ensuring it is equipped with up-to-date events, resources, links, and other essential content.

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 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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.
• 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:

• Such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

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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.