STAFF SPECIALIST I, HIGHER EDUCATION
Recruitment #16-000300-0003
Department | Maryland Higher Education Commission |
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Date Opened | 10/20/2016 1:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 11/3/2016 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $46,857.00 - $75,012.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Brent Tracy |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
-Prepare information reports and studies about current higher education topics as requested by the Commission. Examples include trends in student graduation, retention, and transfer rates, online education patterns, and faculty and staff characteristics.
-Coordinate the distribution and analysis of surveys. These may include statewide distance education surveys, follow-up surveys of graduates, and employer surveys.
-Maintain and update the Commission's annual data and trend books, including tables on the agency's home page and StateStat.
-Respond to requests for statistical data, both from members of the Commission staff and from external audiences, including the campuses, other state agencies, Maryland businesses, the general public, and out-of-state educational organizations.
-Applicants should have strong writing, communication, and analytical skills. Applicants should also be abreast of current issues in higher education, and have experience managing projects with fixed deadlines, working collaboratively as part of a team, and leading interagency work groups.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree.
Experience: One year of administrative or teaching experience in post-secondary education programs.
Notes:
1. Possession of a master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
2. Possession of a doctoral degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Competitive applicants will possess a master's degree in Higher Education, Public Policy, or another relevant field from an accredited college/university.
-Experience writing policy reports, conducting qualitative research, and analyzing and interpreting quantitative data.
SELECTION PROCESS
Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
For education obtained outside the U.S. you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education by a foreign credential evaluation service.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to: Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division, Attn: S. Hudson, 301 W. Preston Street, Room 608 Baltimore, MD 21201
Should you have questions, please contact 410-767-4483
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
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