Introduction
The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Grants Director (Administrator I) within its Division of Marketing, Tourism, and the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC).
It is important to complete the Supplemental Questions as part of the application process.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The Grants Director oversees the administrative and programmatic grant management functions for all MSAC grant programs, ensuring all timelines are met for all grant making activities. The incumbent supervises a Management Associate and is responsible for all data management and grant related reporting activities – reviewing, analyzing, reconciling and monitoring grant agreement invoices; and initiating and monitoring the grant payment process – for 800+ grantees annually.
POSITION DUTIES
Specific functions include: communication
and coordination with program staff; providing
guidance of grants management and professional activities for staff members;
development and implementation of system processes and controls; design and
implementation of grant making technology applications and oversight of the
development, preparation, and presentation of reports reflecting data in
response to programming and initiatives; monitoring and reporting on Federal
grants received; development and facilitation of panelist orientations and
meetings; and ensuring that MSAC is in full compliance with applicable State,
Federal, and Agency grant regulations and policies. This position provides
oversight and technical assistance to artists and organizations, analysis of
their compliance with established policies and procedures to maintain grant
compliance and eligibility, and it serves as the industry expert and
spokesperson for MSAC grant programs.
The selected employee will possess
proficiency with Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet, Docs,
Sheets, Slides, Forms, Groups) and other relevant software; excellent interpersonal,
written, and oral communication skills to work with high level public and
private sector officials and maintain effective working relationships with
colleagues and constituents; the ability to effectively present information,
explain policy, and respond to inquiries; and the ability to manage and
effectively complete multiple concurrent and high priority tasks. Some
statewide travel is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Eight years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to
applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear
and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
1) Four (4) years of the
required experience in a grant management administrator role overseeing grant
making processes
2) Experience applying for,
managing, evaluating, monitoring and reporting on grants received working in
arts administration, or non-profit arts development.
3) One (1) year of supervisory
experience.
4) Experience with the State’s
Financial Management Information System (FMIS).
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Some statewide travel is required.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is highly preferred that you apply online. A resume and the supplemental questionnaire MUST be included with your online application. Be sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet all the qualifications. If unable to apply online, submit your state application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire to anna.halikias@maryland.gov or via mail to:
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE -OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Attn: Grants Director (22-002586-0102)
World Trade Center – 401 E. 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.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
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