Adult Education Program Specialist

The Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications for Adult Education Program Specialist. This position will provide leadership, coordination, guidance and technical assistance to Adult Education and Family Literacy sub grantees who are part of the Maryland comprehensive statewide WIOA Title II adult education grant program.

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Provide leadership, coordination, guidance, and technical assistance to Adult Education and Family Literacy sub grantees who are part of the Maryland comprehensive statewide WIOA Title II Adult Education Grant program. This position contributes to the efforts of the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning in providing pathways for adult learners and job seekers to advance in their employment goals and removes barriers to employment through educational activities.

• Provide leadership, coordination, and technical assistance to sub grantees (community colleges, local school systems, community-based organizations, and library systems) to support successful implementation of the WIOA Title II Adult Education and Family Literacy Grant statewide, which funds adult literacy programs providing educational and career transition opportunities for adults seeking their high school diploma and English Language Acquisition.
• Provide direction and leadership to sub grantees across Maryland in developing and implementing program enhancement and improvement to meet state performance goals.
• Manage program and fiscal responsibility for adult education grants.
• Contribute to professional development planning and delivery for the state office and to support local adult education staff and instructors.
• Contribute to the goals and objectives of Adult Education and Literacy Services, the Division, and the Department.

Education:   A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of teaching or administrative staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment, analysis, evaluation, creativity and consultation directed to developing management policies and general business in or affiliated with an education program.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and
completion of 36 credit hours at an accredited college or university for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute six years of teaching or performing administrative staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment, analysis, evaluation, creativity and consultation directed to developing management policies and general business in or affiliated with an education program for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience 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.

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.

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.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package for permanent State employees includes from ten to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave per year, depending on seniority, as well as six personal days each calendar year. In addition, the State offers eleven paid holidays and fifteen days of sick leave per year.

We also offer paid parental leave to eligible permanent State employees to care for and nurture children within 6 months of birth or within 6 months of an adoption of a child under 6 years of age.

Our leave policies also adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993.

Retirement Benefits​

Maryland State employees are eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are also eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan.​

Flexible Work Schedules​

Employees of the State of Maryland typically work a forty-hour work week. Many State agencies offer their employees flexible work schedules. The Teleworking Program enables eligible state employees to work at home, at a satellite office, or at a Telework Center.

Student Loan Forgiveness

Employees with the State of Maryland are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. ​ Participants that meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on his or her Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position.  ​

To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits​ page. 

​Free Mass Transit Benefit​

Permanent State employees are entitled to use the Baltimore Light Rail, the Baltimore Metro Subway, the Baltimore Bus Service (Local Bus Service and Express Bus Service), as well as the following Baltimore Region Commuter Bus Routes:

There is no charge to the permanent State employee with a valid State ID card. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. The Free Mass Transit Benefit does not include MARC trains, commuter buses that serve Washington, D.C., or any special event buses. 

Health Coverage

When you come to work for the State of Maryland, as a permanent State employee (or a contractual employee who works at least 30 hours per week or an average of 130 hours a month for a period greater than 90 consecutive days), you and your family may benefit from our medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage. You also may be eligible for life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance plans at low group rates.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for the Maryland State Personnel Management System entitles permanent State employees to participate in Healthcare and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save, on a pretax basis, for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland Department of Labor
Attn: Linnea Maker  25-000098-0001
100 S. Charles Street  5th floor
Baltimore, MD 21201

For additional information, please contact Linnea Maker via email Linnea.Maker2@Maryland.gov

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDLabor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.