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Manager, CTE Expert Review Team

ADMINISTRATOR V

Recruitment #25-003184-0006

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor, Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB) is seeking a proactive, innovative Manager to lead the work of Maryland’s CTE Expert Review Teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, skilled in project management, creative in problem-solving, and an effective communicator who excels at building strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, particularly educators. This role requires someone who can confidently dive into the logistics of school site visits while also stepping back to identify patterns emerging in both quantitative and qualitative data, as well as the ability to address recurring challenges to managing the CTE Expert Review Team program, and develop a thoughtful annual plan for conducting review visits every school year. The successful candidate will be comfortable navigating multi-party collaboration, relationship-building, and challenging situations with stakeholders with  professionalism  and sound judgment. This person must work well in both collaborative group work as well as on independent projects.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

This position is located at 100 S. Charles Street in the beautiful Inner Harbor neighborhood of downtown Baltimore, MD 21201.

This position is hybrid and will require working in the GWDB’s Baltimore office as well as telework. Additionally, this position will be expected to visit schools throughout Maryland, conducting approximately 10-20 full-day visits per school year.

Main Purpose of Job

The Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB) serves as the Governor’s chief strategy and policy-making body for workforce development in Maryland. The GWDB brings together leaders from business, labor, education, community organizations, and government to collaborate on business-driven workforce strategies that strengthen Maryland’s economic competitiveness and expand pathways to work, wages, and wealth for all Marylanders. Established in 2022 under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (“the Blueprint”), the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Committee operates within the GWDB to guide the development of an integrated, globally competitive, and aligned CTE system across Maryland’s public schools, postsecondary institutions, and workforce systems.

The CTE ERT Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and analysis of the CTE Expert Review Team’s statutorily required school visits. This role includes managing and supporting a team of experts who will evaluate Blueprint implementation in every Maryland high school offering CTE programs. The CTE ERT Manager will also oversee the synthesis of data and insights from school visits and drive strategic responses to statewide challenges while elevating effective practices. The position’s work will focus on career-connected learning—particularly CTE and apprenticeship—in direct support of the GWDB’s CTE Committee.

POSITION DUTIES

Coordination of Visits - the CTE Expert Review Team (ERT) is required to visit at least 10% of high schools with CTE programming per year. During a school visit, the CTE Expert Review Team conducts focus groups with students, teachers, and career coaches, classroom observations and/or tours, and pre-collects data for further analysis. Following visits, CTE ERTs develop recommendations, measures, and strategies to address the issues identified through both post-visit reports and long-term analysis of trends. This position will oversee and manage:
  • Drafting a plan to deploy the CTE Expert Review Teams in the following school year, which is due every July 1 until July 1, 2031
  • Planning and scheduling visits with Local Education Agencies (LEAs), including coordinating focus groups with two teams of experts
  • Note: the number of school visits will fluctuate each year, but as an example, during the current school year the CTE ERT is expected to conduct 11 full-day visits, with most visits including two schools per day. Visits take place during the academic school year, typically October-early May, and occur throughout Maryland.
  • Coordinating a team of approximately 10-12 individuals to partake in every visit. Team members include LEA staff from neighboring counties, CTE instructors, employers, CTE Committee members, and state agency partners.
  • Coordination of an orientation for team members prior to every visit and a debrief following every visit
  • Oversee the data collection process, in collaboration with the Research Data Analyst, and other required documentation prior and after the visit
  • Managing the completion of all evaluation and post-visit reports
  • Soliciting feedback and suggested changes to the forms and process throughout the school year
  • Building relationships with all core partners, including LEA representatives, state agency partners, and others who may serve as team members
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Strategic Development - Using observations from school visits and data analysis, the Manager will lead strategic evaluation to assess progress toward the Blueprint’s goals, identify common challenges, highlight best practices, and adapt the structure of the CTE ERT as needed. Responsibilities include:
  • Overseeing the drafting of post-visit reports with thoughtful analyses, actionable recommendations, and strategies to address identified issues.
  • Identifying recurring challenges and developing solutions, including leading technical assistance efforts and recommending policy or regulatory changes.
  • Highlighting best practices and creating mechanisms to share them, including technical assistance and convening communities of practice.
  • Overseeing the development of data reporting that provides both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Strategically planning future CTE ERT structure, including how visits will be organized, conducted, and analyzed as the focus shifts from early implementation to oversight and accountability.
  • Presenting findings to the CTE Committee during public meetings and to other relevant partners.
  • Analyzing overall findings, challenges, and best practices for inclusion in the CTE Committee’s Annual Report, due each December 1.
Additional Duties as Assigned - This position will provide assistance on various duties that may be required for the effective operation of the CTE Committee and GWDB. Such assistance may include, but is not limited to routine administrative tasks, including scheduling and document management, and developing materials for grant opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet this selective qualification to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

  • A minimum of five years of recent professional experience in Career and Technical Education (CTE), preferably at the district or state-level.

Applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be required to submit a writing sample related to Career and Technical Education (CTE). Examples can include a policy brief, report, memo, data analysis, or similar work demonstrating your expertise and analytical skills with respect to CTE. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are preferred but not required.  Please include clear and specific information in the job duty section of your application regarding your qualifications.

  1. Demonstrated competence with written and verbal communication, inclusive of drafting reports, policies, and communication materials (developing slides, providing technical assistance etc.).
  2. Proficiency in utilizing tools for a functioning hybrid workspace such as Google Drive and virtual meeting platforms.
  3. It is preferred that the candidate have experience and/or knowledge of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, Registered Apprenticeship, industry-recognized credentials, Perkins V, career counseling, and/or other career-connected learning subject areas.
  4. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of
Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as
a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or
not a candidate is offered employment.

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.

Resumes are acceptable as additional information only. However, the application must be completed in its entirety or it will be subject to rejection.
 
 All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. 

Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position. 

Successful candidates will be placed on the certified list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. The certified list will be used by LABOR for a period of one year.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or having difficulty with your login or password, please contact DBM's Helpdesk directly at (410) 767-4850 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business hours, please submit an email request to Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

If you encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via email to erin.alston1@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.

The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland Department of Labor/ Office of Administration
Attn: Erin Alston 25-003184-0006
100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201

For additional information, please contact Erin Alston via email erin.alston1@maryland.gov

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of LABOR 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.




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