STAFF SPECIALIST II EDUCATION

 

THIS POSITION IS BEING REPOSTED. APPLICANTS THAT HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED WILL NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY.

State Salary Grade 16

Annual Salary Range: $44,017 - $70,265

Nancy S. Grasmick Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

This position is responsible for coordinating Maryland Early Childhood Family Engagement digital communications efforts by developing and optimizing the online systems to support Early Childhood Family Engagement in Maryland in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Maryland State Department of Education grants and contracts policies and procedures.

The position directly oversees the development and maintenance of the family engagement project that includes web-related activities such as developing and maintaining the family engagement portal and social media channels, updating MSDE and DECD website materials, supporting local initiatives, and providing technical assistance to the Maryland Early Childhood Family Engagement Council, the State Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC), Local Early Childhood Advisory Councils (LECACS) and sub-grantees/contractors; engages partners and stakeholders through websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, plans and deploys social marketing campaigns. Assists with writing and editing communications copy, including blogs, news releases and publications; communicates with the Family Engagement Coalition, ECAC members, local school systems, child and family service providers and local and State agencies on early childhood family engagement activities, publications, and events; researches trends and advancements in family engagement techniques. Monitors and provides media, website analytics and social media metrics to senior staff.

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Web Development, Computer Science, Intermedia and Digital Arts, or a closely related field is required.

EXPERIENCE:  Two (2) years of professional experience in web content management systems and social media.

NOTES:

1. Applicants may substitute graduate education in business, accounting, economics, finance, political science or public administration at a rate of 30 credit hours for each year of experience.

2. Applicants may substitute additional experience on a year for year basis for the required education.

Knowledge of website content management systems; experience with WordPress, HTML, Google Analytics, Adobe creative suite, Gov. Delivery platforms; knowledge of various communication platforms (including social media, public relations, marketing, print media, digital and interactive communications and user experience); skill interpreting policies, procedures, laws and regulations; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

A Master’s Degree.

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.

For immediate consideration please submit your application by March 3, 2017 - Open until filled.

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.

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 for Staff Specialist II, Communications Specialist #222610 (JobAps #17-005297-0001). Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.

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.

Contractual employees who works 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 make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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.