Program Manager Senior I
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Job Location:
Frederick, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 104519 - 162800
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse bilingual community that in partnership withfamilies provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing engaging and challengingenvironment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners.
GRADE
23
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position will beprimarily located at the Frederick Campus but applicants must be willing towork at both the Frederick and Columbia Campuses.
MSD Frederick Campus101 Clarke Place Frederick MD 21705
MSD Columbia Campus 8169Old Montgomery Road Ellicott City MD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
The Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFO/COO) provides executive leadership and oversightof all fiscal and operational functions at the Maryland School for the Deaf ensuring sound financialstewardship of the agencys budget and efficient management of school resources across bothcampuses. This role directs and coordinates all fiscal operations develops and presents theoperating and capital budgets to the Board of Trustees and represents the school before theDepartment of Budget and Management (DBM) the General Assembly and other state CFO/COO also oversees capital projects procurement IT services grant compliance as wellas the oversight of administrative team managing operational support services includingmaintenance housekeeping dietary stormwater management fleet operations and facility safetyensuring compliance with state federal and licensing addition the positionsupports labor negotiations supervises key administrative departments and serves as ADACoordinator to maintain accessibility across both campuses. By integrating financial managementoperational oversight and compliance responsibilities this role is central to advancing MSDsmission and sustaining a safe efficient and future-focused learning environment for students staffand the broader community.
POSITION DUTIES
- Directs and coordinates all fiscal operations for the agencys budget including developing operating budget and related documentation to be presented for approval to the Board of Trustees. Represent the school at DBM and the General Assembly Operating Budget hearings. Coordinate school testimony for hearings. Develop school forecast. Supervise fiscal administrators on fiscal operations of the school. Review and update the faculty pay plan every three years and submit for approval to the Board of Trustees. Represent the agency before State fiscal and budget control agencies including DBM GAD State Treasurer Office MSDE and DGS.
- Create the schools Master Plan for both campuses in conjunction with MSD community input. Develop Capital budget request. Calculate cost estimate worksheets and related documentation. Represent the school at DBM and the General Assembly Capital Budget Hearings. Coordinate school testimony for hearings.
- Serve as agency Project Manager for all projects on both campuses. Work with DBM for RFP submissions for large projects. Work with community for input/feedback on design of new learning spaces and participate in the architect design development committee. Facilitate design meetings with MSD staff and the design consultants. Attend engineering and city/historical committee hearings as necessary. Facilitate problem resolutions for these projects.
- Support the Deputy Operating Officer in overseeing the stormwater management for both campuses to stay in compliance with maintaining stormwater management permit.
- Serve as the agencys Financial Management Information Security coordinator and is responsible for planning and overseeing implementation of the various system modules as they may be introduced to the State. Serve as Functional Security Officer for financial modules. Review security for potential internal control conflicts.
- Supervise all operations for the IT department including compliance with state cyber security laws Child Safety Act rules for computer use and supervision of proper use of the internet by employees.
- Support the Deputy Operating Officer in the oversight of support service functions of the Frederick and Columbia Campus maintenance housekeeping and food service departments. Work with department managers to develop long-range plans and to maintain a safe and clean environment for staff and students. Work with departments to respond to emergencies.
- Supervise the Procurement department for the school. Oversee and approve large purchases and contracts for educational equipment such as internet upgrades and computers for employees and students. Review and approve equipment needed by maintenance to upgrade or repair building and ground issues on the campuses.
- Monitor the Schools federal grants which include but are not limited to Part B medical assistance and Child Nutrition Program for compliance to federal and state laws. This includes representing the school to control agencies conducting internal audits attending regional meetings as needed and overseeing the collection of revenue.
- Support the Deputy Operating Officer in assisting the Director of Student Life with financial and physical plant needs for the Residential Life License from DHMH (including pool food service RCYCP staff and medical providers).
- Serve as a school representative in annual AFT contract negotiations and with DBM during MOU discussions with other unions.
- ADA Coordinator for both campuses to develop projects and funding to bring all building to compliance and to address specific student and staff issues.
- Negotiate for land sales or other requests with private county and/or city organizations as needed to facilitate the best possible outcome for the agency.
- Assist the Deputy Operating Officer in fleet management for both campuses. Review accident investigations motor vehicle records and provide Driver Improvement Training yearly. Coordinate the purchase of new vehicles and the disposal of old vehicles. Make decisions on the return on investment of vehicle repairs.
- Responsible for acquisition and maintenance of card key system for both campuses.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in accounting business administrationpublic administration finance or a related field.
Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible management experience in financialadministration budgeting or operations.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of or willingness to learn American Sign Language.
Masters degree in accounting finance business administration or public administration.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant professional certification.
Experience working within state government or public sector financial systems including knowledgeof state budgeting processes and fiscal controls.
Demonstrated experience overseeing capital projects facilities operations and/or large-scaleprocurement.
Proven record of developing and managing multi-million-dollar budgets in a complex organization.
Strong knowledge of applicable laws regulations and compliance requirements related to financeprocurement and operations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subjectto a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland CodeFamily Law Article 1 Sections)
Candidates will need toprovide three letters of recommendation with their application.
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 will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
This classification is not assigned to a bargaining unit as indicated by the designationof M (manager). As provided byState Personnel and Pensions Article Section 3-102 managerial employees are excluded from collective bargaining.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applicationprocess is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or ifyou encounter difficulty you may submit via mail e-mail fax or deliver inperson before the closing date and time. Please include your name andrecruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumeswill NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing dateand time.A copy of your college transcripts mustaccompany your application. The preferred method to receive transcriptsand additional information is forthem to be uploaded.Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to thefollowing:
Mailing Address:Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department P. O. Box 894 ColumbiaMD 21044
E-mail:
Phone: TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax:
Individuals fromtraditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouragedto apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equalopportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. We thankour Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
