STAFF SPECIALIST II, HIGHER EDUCATION

Internal Recruitment

The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), is seeking an experienced and energetic individual to fill the position of Staff specialist II (Grants Management Manager) in their Office of Outreach and Grants.

Nancy Grasmick Education Building, 6 N. Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

The Grants Management Manager (GMM) works collaboratively with the Outreach & Grants Management (OGM) staff, Office of Student Financial Assistance staff, the Maryland State Department of Education, and others to support grant programs addressing college readiness, college access and success, and student financial literacy.  The GMM leads or assists with the development of agency grant applications (e.g., federal, foundation funding sources), manages assigned sub grant programs from pre- to post-award including but not limited to Request for Application development, Review Panel management, funding recommendations, fiscal management and all post award monitoring, data/report collection, and close out. The GMM provides technical assistance to faculty, staff, and other types of grantees to assist them with application development and successful project implementation. This position may lead grant project teams as assigned. The GMM represents MHEC on work groups or tasks forces and covers for the Executive Director in his/her absence as requested.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree. 

Experience: Two years of administrative or teaching experience in post-secondary education programs. 

Notes: 

1. Possession of a master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience. 

2. Possession of a doctoral degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

One year of experience must involve working directly with grants administration.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

RESUME REQUIRED with online application and can be uploaded as an attachment under the Resume Tab of the online application. Please combine all documents together as ONE attachment (resume, degree, etc.). 

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:    

Department of Budget and Management 

Recruitment and Examination Division 

301 W. Preston Street, Room 608 

Baltimore, Maryland  21201 

Recruitment #21-000301-0001  

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. 

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. 

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).