STAFF SPECIALIST II, HIGHER EDUCATION
Education Policy Analyst
Recruitment #24-000301-0002
Department | Maryland Higher Education Commission |
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Date Opened | 2/23/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 3/8/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $64,828 - $82,895 progressing to $104,555 |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Cheryl Murphy |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Maryland Higher Education
Commission (MHEC), is seeking an experienced and energetic individuals to fill
the position of Staff Specialist II (Education Policy Analyst) in the Academic
Affairs/Institution Review Unit.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
6 N. Liberty Street,
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Staff Specialist II – Higher
Education serves as an Education Policy Analyst and provides professional level
services to the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) in the Office of
Academic Affairs – Institution Review Unit, and reports to the Associate
Director of Institution Review. 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
postsecondary education.
POSITION DUTIES
This Staff Specialist II position assigned duties and responsibilities
pertain primarily to Academic Affairs, Institution Review. The position reports
directly to the Associate Director for Academic Institution Review. The
position will provide professional services, including independent policy
analysis, development, and implementation to allow MHEC to fulfill its
statutory responsibilities with regard to the coordination, statewide planning,
and regulation of postsecondary education, specific to academic programs and
approvals. The position will serve as an Education Policy Analyst providing
professional level services related to out-of-state fully online institutions
that are required to register with MHEC to provide distance education to
Maryland residents, institutions seeking religious exemption, collegiate closed
institution refund process, Title IX Reimbursement process and participating in
institution compliance reviews.
The position requires independent policy analysis, development, and
implementation to allow MHEC to fulfill its statutory responsibilities with
regard to the coordination, statewide planning, and regulation of postsecondary
education, specific to academic programs and approvals. The position will be
primarily responsible for ensuring that colleges and universities operate in
accordance with standards established by Maryland regulations and Maryland
statute. Examples of assigned work includes:
● Evaluate and process institution applications and registrations in
conjunction with COMAR in a timely and efficient manner and recommend action to
the Associate Director of Institution Review
● Interpret, clarify and apply MHEC policies and COMAR regulations for
institutions seeking Religious Exemptions, Out-of-State Fully Online
Registrations and Title IX Sexual Assault process and attorney training
events.
● Handling the collegiate closed institution process, collection of
student records and student refund process.
● Participate in workgroups, such as: preparing various reports, taking
meeting minutes, representing the agency.
The Staff Specialist II is expected to interpret, apply, and clarify MHEC
policy and relevant sections of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of
Maryland and COMAR for diverse internal/external constituents. The Staff
Specialist II is expected to ensure independent analysis, timely production and
well-coordinated workflow.
The Staff Specialist II is expected to confer with colleagues,
supervisors, and non-agency staff (e.g., college and university leadership and
representatives) in order to exchange information regarding institution reviews
and interpret policies or offer recommendations. The Staff Specialist II
is expected to coordinate inter-agency transactions and provide liaison with
officials at colleges and universities, officials in other agencies in the
State, legislature, the federal government, private industry or local
government agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two years of administrative or teaching
experience in post-secondary education programs.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's
degree from an accredited college or university for one year of
the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a
Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university for two
years of the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of experience in preparing
qualitative analyses and providing relevant recommendations based on an
analysis.
One year of experience interpreting,
implementing, or enforcing rules, policies, regulations, or law.
One year of work experience at a state
agency, federal agency, governmental organizations, or accrediting agency.
One year of work experience at a
public or private college or university, or elementary or secondary school.
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. Successful candidates will be
ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on
the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Personal
Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually
(prorated based on start date).
Annual
Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
Sick
Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
Parental
Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption
of a child.
Holidays
- State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
Pension
- State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are
unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental
questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management,
Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD
21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by
the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
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.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
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.