Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

GRADE

State Salary Grade 24
Salary Range: $102,426 – $165,372

*State Salary Guidelines apply for current State employees.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Director of the Division of Early Childhood, Financial Management reports to the Assistant State Superintendent of the Division of Early Childhood. This position is responsible for providing leadership and support, for programmatic, fiscal, and budgetary accountability and technical assistance in the area of grant development, procurement, and contract administration. The Director leads the team to produce effective and desired outcomes including oversight management of State and federal allocations for the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grant, Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five, competitive and non-competitive grants, and State funds.

Specifically, the Director of the Division Early Childhood Financial Management will ensure the execution of and the full life cycle of all fiscal and programmatic compliance with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) and Head Start Grant, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement Land the Single Audit Act Amendment of 1996.

The Director of the Division of Early Childhood Financial Management accomplishes this work providing general supervision and oversight of a program manager, staff specialist and grant specialists in their fiscal and programmatic support and technical assistance to Local School Systems (LSSs), public agencies (PAs), non-profit and for-profit entities, Non-Local School System Agencies (Non-LSSs), and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) in the administration of grants, in order to assure implementation of cost principles and administrative and audit requirements that support public agency efforts to improve outcomes for young children and families. The position also supervises the Contracts and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)/Interagency Agreements (IA).

POSITION DUTIES

Provides Leadership, Fiscal Accountability and oversight of State and federal allocations and budgets, Notice of Grant Awards (NOGAs), amendments, progress reports, financial reports, sub-recipient monitoring, technical assistance and support to grant specialists, programmatic specialists, LSSs, LITPs, PAs Non-LSSs, non-profit and for-profit entities, and IHEs to evaluate program effectiveness, determine program needs, and recommend plans for advancing program objectives in a timely manner.

Leads and coordinates efforts with DBS on procurements and monitoring drawdowns of federal grants to ensure compliance.
Manages and leads program staff to ensure thorough program administration and excellent customer services engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
Recommends strategy regarding fiscal and programmatic components of programs to Division leadership.
Establishes and maintains current, standard operating procedures for branch and responds to inquiries regarding the program fiscal components.
Assists program staff with program administration, application design, application rubric design, review and scoring of submitted applications, and analyzing policies and procedures related to grant funding for the implementation of services for students with disabilities in accordance with federal and State regulations, audit requirements, legislation, and amendments.
Establishes and maintain service-level based customer service operations and Ensures MSDE maintains responsiveness and timely turnaround time to local education agencies and other grant recipients for all programs.
Manages grant specialists’ accountability for the provision of fiscal technical assistance in grant development; grant assessment, evaluation and progress reports and collaborates with programmatic specialists in demonstrating fiscal and programmatic accountability and compliance in the use of State and federal funds.
Participates as an active member of intra-divisional and interdivisional teams, committees and task forces and collaborates with the Office of Child Care and other Division Directors with the development of programmatic and fiscal information. aligned with MSDE activities and initiatives, and national trends related to young children and their families to improve results.
Supervises the implementation of sub-recipient monitoring of LSSs, PAs, Non-LSSs, non-profit and for-profit entities, and IHEs consistent with COMAR, IDEA, NCLB, EDGAR, CCDBG, Head Start, applicable OMB Circulars, and the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of professional experience in administering, coordinating, and/or managing programs or services in nonprofit, education, or related fields, including two years of experience supervising staff.

Notes:

Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in Education, Organizational Development, Nonprofit, Business, or related fields for two years of the required experience directly related to the position.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

A documented track record of performance and successful implementation across multiple concurrent projects.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees.

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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. The resulting list of qualified candidates will be in effect for at least one year.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must complete the MD State Government online application for employment and submit their professional resume. The application and resume must clearly demonstrate that the applicant satisfies the minimum qualifications for the position. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to the address listed.

If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to 410-333-8950 or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application. Postmarks will not be accepted.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0019, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. 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. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

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

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Individuals with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. All application materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

Director, Division of Early Childhood Financial Management