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.
GRADE
Salary Grade 16
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
POSITION DUTIES
This is a contractual professional position that will provide assistance in the administration of the Teacher Collaborative Grant Program. The purpose of this grant program is to award grants to multiple collaboratives, which is defined as a partnership between an institution of higher education, and local school system, and a collective bargaining unit, in various regions of the State to develop model, state-of-the-art, professional development programs for prospective and current Maryland teachers. The Grant Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Federal and State Reporting Specialist with administering the grant, to include the collection and maintenance of documentation, processing of grant funds, and dissemination of data. Duties of this position will include communication, organization, planning, document production, and filing; screen/direct telephone calls & email inquiries for the office to ensure appropriate and timely response; maintain contact lists of key groups & organizations; manage requests for information from the office & track responses; organize & maintain files for grants & correspondence to ensure availability & retrieval of information using electronic and paper filing systems; format and type text, charts, & graphs for reports to relay information about the program & to meet reporting requirements; update statistical data & compile information; create & maintain records for grant awards & procurement for grant activities; process invoices from grant recipients; prepare correspondence related to grant awards & grant oversight.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two
years of administrative, librarian, teaching or rehabilitation work in
education, library or rehabilitation programs.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute
additional experience as defined above directly related to the position at the
rate of one year of experience for each year of the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute
the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
for one year of the required experience.
3. The above requirements
are set by the Maryland State Department of Education in accordance with
Education Article, Section 2-104, Annotated Code of Maryland.
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.
• Experience with grant management of an educational program
• Knowledge of State & Federal laws, regulations & policies governing education
• Experience with fiscal & financial management
• Experience processing/reviewing invoices
• Experience with Data Management
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are subject
to a criminal background investigation in accordance with the federal Family
Law Article, Section 5.5.
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. The resulting list of
eligible candidates will be in effect for at least one year.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is preferred that applicants
complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The
application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum
qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online, paper
applications can be obtained from the link below and mailed to MSDE
Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent
in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.
All application materials must be received in
our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job
duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional
required materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to
the address listed.
Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD
410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with
disabilities.
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. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.
Proof of eligibility to work is required in
compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any
misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position
may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
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.
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