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STAFF SPECIALIST I, HIGHER EDUCATION

Recruitment #16-000300-0003

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

6 N. Liberty St., Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Research Analyst is a member of the Office of Research and Policy Analysis (RPA) at the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). The position will provide professional services, including analyzing statistical data, preparing information reports, and coordinating research related projects. These efforts provide information that form the basis for Commission decisions regarding statewide higher education policy. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following activities:

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.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay 

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.




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