ADMINISTRATOR I

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Director, Arts in Education (Administrator I) within the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC).  

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

This recruitment contains a supplemental questionnaire.  It is important to complete the supplemental questions as part of the application process.

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The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

The Arts in Education Program Director directs the grants process for MSAC's Arts in Education funding and serves as the MSAC's ADA Accessibility Coordinator. This position directs all administrative and program-specific tasks to process funding applications and recommendations within the Arts in Education program, including: determining eligibility of organizations and applications; providing technical assistance and training to Maryland schools, teaching artists, non-profit arts organizations, and grant panelists; making funding recommendations to the executive director, staff, and council; and overseeing grantee compliance with the policies and procedures set forth by MSAC and the State of Maryland.

The Program Director conducts site visits; oversees the administration and enhancement of MSAC’s Teaching Artist Roster; supervises research and evaluation related to the programs; evaluates grants processes; recommends new policies, criteria, and/or revisions to enhance workflow; and makes recommendations regarding agency policies and procedures to accomplish the mission of MSAC. Additional responsibilities include: ensuring MSAC compliance with Federal ADA law and being a resource on accessibility issues for Maryland’s arts sector; serving as the genre expert in this field of artistic practice for various MSAC programs including - Grants for Organizations, Independent Artist Awards, Touring Grants, and Creativity Grants.

The nature of the position requires that the employee be able to travel.  Employees in this class may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employee assigned such duties will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

The selected employee will possess excellent interpersonal skills to  maintain effective working relationships and work with high level public and private sector officials; excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to handle multiple, concurrent, and high priority projects; skills to effectively present information, explain policy, respond to inquiries; and possess proficiency with Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Forms Chat) and/or other relevant software.

Telework is possible.

Education:  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an arts discipline, Arts Administration or closely related field. 1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Two (2) years of the required experience within public or private arts grant making.  

2. And/or 2 years working as a teaching artist or in the arts education field.

3. Experience providing guidance and responding to inquiries from external/internal constituents.

4. Experience coordinating logistical details and/or planning events/meetings.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety  before applying for this recruitment.  Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for 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.   

The assessment will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300. You may also visit our website at: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce  

It is highly preferred that you apply online at http://commerce.maryland.gov/careers - review Career Openings section. Please attach a resume along with the supplemental questionnaire to your online application.  If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire (by closing date) to: anna.halikias@maryland.gov

Maryland Department of Commerce -Office of Human Resources 

ATTN: PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ARTS IN EDUCATION

World Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street, 10TH Floor 

Baltimore, Maryland 21202 

As an E-Verify and 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 and encourage them to apply. 

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