PDO Professional Development Coordinator (SCUPA/GFPC 1)

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title PDO Professional Development Coordinator (SCUPA/GFPC 1) Department Teacher Education Position Category Support Staff Posting Number SP00873 Position End Date (if other than Permanent) 08/05/2028 Hours per Week 37.5 Salary Range The anticipated salary will be $48,411 (as of 8/22/2026) annually annually including extensive benefits package. Full/Part Time Full Time Type of Position Permanent

Position Summary Information

General Description/Position Purpose

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduates, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words-we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success

Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees!

• Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage.
• Choose from two generous retirement plans:

Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 5% employee contribution, 9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting.

• State Employees' Retirement System (SERS): 8.25% employee contribution, 2.25% employer contribution + pension calculation, 10-year vesting requirement.
• Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more!

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Full Benefits Summary (PDF)

The Outreach Coordinator position's primary purpose is to increase early childhood educators' understanding about what the PDO is and how their career pathways in ECE can expand and advance with PDO-sponsored tuition and other supports. The overarching PDO goal is to increase the credentials and professional regard of all Pennsylvania EC educators as we build a pipeline of qualified people in this workforce-critical sector.

This is a grant funded program position for 2 years

Summary of Duties

• Manage participant eligibility, enrollment, and ongoing compliance by collecting and verifying required employment, wage, residency, academic, and program documentation.
• Confirm and accurately record participant eligibility through the PD Registry and related online systems.
• Ensure all required enrollment documents, including Commitment Forms and FERPA releases, are complete and properly submitted.
• Support the planning and coordination of professional development events, including scheduling, registration, participant communication, meeting locations, trainer logistics, travel arrangements, and materials.
• Guide Professional Development Organization and grant-funded students through the full Child Development Associate credentialing process.
• Provide individualized advising, coaching, and mentoring related to CDA requirements, competency standards, portfolios, documentation, assessments, and professional writing.
• Review candidate portfolios and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with CDA Council guidelines.
• Monitor student progress, maintain detailed records, and support timely completion of all credentialing requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and one-on-one support sessions to strengthen reflective practice, accountability, confidence, and professional growth.
• Prepare candidates for CDA verification visits and competency-based assessments.
• Collaborate with instructors, administrators, and field supervisors to support candidate success.
• Remain current on CDA Council policies, credentialing requirements, and early childhood education best practices.
• Provide professional development coordination and CDA guidance to School to Work Round 6 Grant and OCDEL PDO students.

Full job description will be provided at time of interview.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Education, or related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience in early childhood professional development, student advising, program coordinator, Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 08/11/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

For full consideration candidates should apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu until the position is filled with acceptance of materials. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regards to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Shippensburg University employees value teamwork and collaboration, are dependable, take initiative, solve problems effectively, communicate clearly and support organizational change. University employees must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all members of the campus community.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently an employee at Shippensburg University?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you currently covered by the SCUPA collective bargaining agreement?

• yes

• no

• • Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience working in early childhood professional development, student advising, or program coordinating?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials?

• Yes

• No

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Employer website

• Indeed

• CareerLink

• HigherEd Jobs

• LinkedIn

• Advertisement /Publication

• Personal Referral

• • What interests you about working at Shippensburg University?

• Benefits

• Salary

• Tuition Waiver

• Working in Higher Education

• Closer To Home

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• List of References

Optional Documents