STAFF SPECIALIST I, HIGHER EDUCATION

The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to fill the Contractual position of Staff Specialist I (Online Education Analyst) in their Office of Academic Affairs – Collegiate Unit.  This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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Nancy Grasmick Education Building

6 N. Liberty Street, 10th Fl

Baltimore, Maryland  21201

The Staff Specialist I - Higher Education serves as the Online Registration Analyst and provides contractual professional level services to the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) in the Office of Academic Affairs - Collegiate Unit, and reports to the Associate Director of Collegiate Affairs. The position will provide professional services, including independent policy analysis, development, and implementation, to allow for MHEC to fulfill its statutory responsibilities with regard to the coordination, statewide planning, and regulation of out-of-state online postsecondary education. The position is also responsible for student complaints submitted to MHEC. The selected candidate will be responsible to perform, but may not be limited to, the following activities:

• Review and determine compliance of registration applications submitted by out of state online institutions.
• Develop and maintain an online academic program, fee collection, and tracking system. Interpret, apply, and clarify MHEC policy, and relevant sections of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland and Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) for diverse internal/external constituents.
• Implement and recommend State policies and regulations relating to requirements for out of state online institutions to operate in the State.
• Coordinate with MHEC's Assistant Attorney Generals for document authentication, investigations of online institutions and programs, and regulatory enforcement.
• Prepare annual reports related to online education registration.
• Provide leadership and staffing to special projects such as Commission, statutory, and Joint Chairmen Reports, and assigned taskforces, and workgroups in relation to education policy with the purpose of implementing new programs and best practices as assigned.
• Review student complaints involving alleged violations of the Education Article, COMAR, or college/university policy.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree.

Experience: One year of administrative or teaching experience in post-secondary education programs.

Notes:

1. Possession of a master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

2. Possession of a doctoral degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Candidates must possess at least one year of experience using Microsoft Excel and Access at an advanced level or other database software in an post secondary educational or policy setting.

Desirable Qualifications:

Competitive applicants will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, research and analytical abilities, and experience using data to inform policy decisions, and developing and applying policies and regulations, preferably in an academic affairs related setting. Additionally, applicants should be abreast of current issues in higher education, specifically online learning, and have experience with working independently on multiple projects with fixed deadlines, working collaboratively as part of a team, and have potential to lead interagency work groups.

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.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to 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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Leave may be granted to a temporary/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. 

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the 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.

Please note a RESUME is REQUESTED for this recruitment.  If uploading attachments, the attachment must be formatted or scanned as ONE complete document (resume, degree, etc.).

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and resume to: 

Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division 301 West Preston Street, Room 608, Baltimore, MD. 21201

Documents will not be accepted after the closing date.  If you have questions concerning the recruitment  process for this position, please contact S. Hudson at 410-767-4910.     

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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. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.