Introduction
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), is seeking an experienced and energetic individual to fill the position of Program Manager I (Grants Specialist, Nurse Support Program II) in the Office of Outreach and Grants Management (OGM).
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Higher Education Commission
217 E. Redwood Street
21st Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The Employee will perform duties of the Nurse Support Program (NSP) II Grants Specialist in the Office of Outreach and Grants Management (OGM) at the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
This is a Management Service/Contractual position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
POSITION DUTIES
The Grants Specialist - Nurse Support Program II (NSP II) works collaboratively with the Chief of Staff; the NSP II Assistant Grant Administrator; the NSP II Grant Administrator; the Grants Management Manager; MHEC Accounting department; MHEC Office of Student Financial Assistance; Deans/Directors, Grants staff, and Finance staff of Maryland Schools of Nursing (SON); and members of the Health Services Cost Review Commission staff to support the competitive institutional grants and the statewide initiatives funded through the NSP II.
The Grants Specialist - Nurse Support Program II (NSP II) serves as the primary point of contact for NSP II service obligations, including the Graduate Nurse Faculty/Cohen Scholars (GNF/CS) program. This position works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support competitive institutional grants and statewide initiatives funded through NSP II.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and tracking GNF/CS service obligation compliance, including employment verification, tuition and fee records, and monetary payments.
Training new CS Project Directors on the service obligation program and serving as the primary point of contact for recipients, project directors, and employers.
Referring recipients to accounting for repayment plans or initiating the repayment process for those opting for monetary repayment instead of fulfilling their service obligation as nurse educators.
Ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining electronic and paper records, and elevating unresolved service obligation inquiries.
Assisting in the development and revision of service obligation requirements for NSP II Competitive Institutional Grants and Statewide Initiatives.
Supporting website content updates, assisting with program reports, planning GNF/CS-related meetings or workshops, and representing NSP II at technical assistance meetings, conferences, and exhibits.
Performing general administrative and fiscal support tasks, including tracking payments, reconciling accounts, drafting invoices, and maintaining budget records.
Assisting with service obligation tracking for NSP II Statewide Initiatives and responding to inquiries from nursing school leaders regarding award requirements and refunds.
This position performs other related and administrative duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three years of experience with grant programs for Schools of Nursing.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience as a Nurse Educator/Nurse Faculty in an academic setting.
Maintains relevant professional certification(s)
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
An active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your resume 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
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
You do not need to submit a State application for this position.
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Laura Schenk; laura.schenk1@maryland.gov.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
