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Grants Administration and Compliance Manager

Education Program Manager

Recruitment #21-005058-0001

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Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland. 

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

State Salary Grade 23
Salary Range $75,763 - $98,691 (with progression to $124,036)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This is a professional management position reporting to the Director of the Office of Grants Administration and Compliance serving as  a Program Manager for Grants Administration and Compliance responsible for overseeing all discretionary and formula grants processes and systems to ensure fiscal goals and objectives are satisfied annually in alignment with MSDE’s multiyear strategic plan and Blueprint for Maryland’s Future initiatives.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Manages policies, procedures, and guidelines and implements schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals for the Office of Grants Administration and Compliance.
  • Manages and evaluates all grant activities through each stage of an assigned grant program and fund cycle
  • Manages assigned grant coordinators, including training, coaching and counsel of team members and maintains positive working relationships that foster a highly motivated and effective team.
  • Oversees the work of assigned grant administration and compliance coordinators to ensure all grant programs and funds are administered in a timely manner, in compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and in accordance with published MSDE processes and procedures  
  • Manages grant program and fund support and guidance procedures and practices for assigned internal and external stakeholders throughout each stage of the grant administration, monitoring, and compliance cycle.
  • Manages collaborative working relationships with assigned internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective grant program and fund management and other grant administration functions such as budget preparation, negotiation activities with recipients, coordination to prevent lapse of funds, training, response to inquiries, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Serves as a direct contact for MSDE e-grant submission/negotiation activities of assigned grant program and fund applications Manage and implement internal and external monitoring procedures and practices for grant programs and funds to assess compliance, document findings, and when necessary, facilitate corrective action plans with assigned internal and external stakeholders
  • Participates in division wide policy development and implementation sessions; coordinates and maintains documentation, including standardized processes and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:    A Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE: Six years of related experience in coordinating or administering education programs or services.

Notes

  1. Candidates may substitute two additional years of experience, directly related to the position option for the required education.
  2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position option for one year of the required experience.
  3. The required field of education and experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.  The specific education and experience qualifications for each position are on record in the Human Resource Management Branch of the Division of Business Services.
  4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education, one year of which must have been in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees. Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

Conclusion

For immediate consideration please submit your application and resume by March 25, 2022.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Knowledge of Education programs and programs;  knowledge of the principles, procedures, and practices of education grants administration, compliance, and financial appropriations; knowledge of financial practices and budget analysis for education programs; skill in evaluating education program needs with regard to education grant requirements; skill in assembling and presenting education and finance related data; ability to associate education program needs with grant requirements;  ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org) and attach your resume. On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for  - Education Grants Administration and Compliance Manager - Education Program Manager I, position #s 092592, 075663, and 081614 (JobAps #21-005058-0001)  Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 - This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.



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