EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST I - Project Coordinator **RE-POST**

Grade 21 - Standard Salary Schedule

$60,543 - $97,203

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This is a professional position providing leadership, consultation, and technical assistance to develop and implement Maryland's Project Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education (AWARE) program funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

The Project Coordinator is a key position in the administration of Project AWARE. The Project Coordinator: Delivers training and technical assistance to local school systems (LSS) and individual schools to increase knowledge, training capacity, and access to behavioral health services both at the state level and in the three participating Local School Systems; collaborates between MSDE, the State behavioral health agency, the State juvenile/criminal justice agency, and other service systems such as child welfare. early childhood, and law enforcement at the state and local levels; staff's MD-AWARE's State Management team (SMT); develops a coordinated and integrated plan and ensure successful implementation and sustainability of that plan and work collaboratively with leaders at MSDE; oversees and monitors all grant activities, including, but not limited to activities related to infrastructure improvement, delivery of service, and achievement of program outcomes; monitors the grants to local school systems, the Mental Health Association of Maryland, and the University of Maryland, Center for School Mental Health. 

EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 post baccalaureate credit hours of course work in Education, Education Policy, Mental Health Administration or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of administrative or teaching experience in or affiliated with school administration, an education program  to have included experience in school administration, health, mental health, or grant program administration; two years of this experience coordinating or administering and educational or grant program for a school system, business, non-profit, or educational organization is preferred. Professional experience interpreting, implementing and communicating education, health, or mental health policies are highly desirable.  

One year of experience in grant management

Experience in budget management

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

Knowledge of State and federal laws, regulations, policies, and programs including the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Code of Maryland Regulations; skill in delivering technical assistance, training, and guidance to local school systems, and internal and external stakeholders related to the administration and coordination of federal grant programs; skill in managing multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines; ability to work as a team member; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Please provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you satisfy 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. The examination will 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.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Maryland State Department of Education

Office of Human Resources

c/o Marcia Cooper-Stokes

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments. Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application Management Associate 039850– (JobAps#:17-002650-0013). Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.

For immediate consideration, please submit your application materials by September 8, 2017.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.