PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I

Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community that, in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners.

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MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD  21705

MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Columbia, MD 21044

This position serves as the agency's chief financial officer and chief operating officer. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and coordinating agency accounting, budget, and procurement operations, monitor the school's federal fund grants (Part B and Medical Assistance) for compliance, planning, development, and implementation of the School's master plan and act as the project manager for design, new construction, and building renovations for the two campuses.

Directs and coordinates all fiscal operations for the agency, including accounting, budgeting (operating and capital), and procurement, and establishes and oversees the implementation of agency fiscal and procurement policies and procedures in accordance with State and Federal laws, regulations and policies.

Works with Legislative Auditors and other agency auditors to respond to questions and comments as needed. 

Reviews audit reports, prepares recommendation to the Superintendent and writes responses to audit findings.

Serves as the agency’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS) coordinator and is responsible for planning and overseeing implementation of the various system modules.

Serves as the FMIS Functional Security Officer for financial modules.

Represents the school before State fiscal and budget control agencies.

Along with the Superintendent, presents the agency’s operating and capital budget and related information and testifies before the Governor and General Assembly budget committees.

Prepares written responses, testimony, and fiscal notes for the agency as requested.

Represent the School to third parties and coordinates with the correct State agency for land sales and/or other requests as required.

Serves as the Project Manager for design development and construction of new buildings and existing building renovation, this includes participating on the Architect selection committee, the negotiation committee.

Facilitates design meetings with MSD staff and the design consultants.

Attends any related meetings as the Using Agency representative, such as value engineering, commissioning, and design review meetings.

Attends progress meetings and facilitates problem resolutions for the School.

Works closely with DGS and DBM to develop funding and support for MSD facility projects.

Facilitates with the City of Frederick for utility connections, public relations, and other coordination as needed.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business administration or finance.

Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible management experience.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn American Sign Language.

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560 – 5-568)

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

Class specifications broadly define groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies. Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each individual position.

This is a management service classification in the State Personnel Management System. All positions in this classification are management service positions.

Class Specifications for Management Service classes provide information about the Nature of Work, Examples of Work and General Requirements. The Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Minimum Education and Experience Requirements; Special Requirements; and recruitment and testing procedures are set by the using agency.

This classification is not assigned to a bargaining unit as indicated by the designation
of S (supervisor), M (manager), T (agency head), U (Board or Commission member),
W (student), X (Used by agency or excluded by executive order), or Z (confidential). As provided by State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 3-102, special appointment, temporary, contractual, supervisory, managerial and confidential employees are excluded from collective bargaining.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If you are unable to submit your application online you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time.  Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time.  Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following

Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf, Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044

E-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu

Fax: 410-480-4536

Phone:410-480-4535, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.  As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.