OSFA Program Specialist

State Of Maryland

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Baltimore, MD - USA

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Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Maryland Higher Education Commission is seeking a highly motivated energetic and experienced individual to work in their busy Office of Student Financial Assistance.

****Open to current Maryland Higher Education Commission employees only****

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

217 E. Redwood Street
Suite 2100
Baltimore MD 21202

POSITION DUTIES

The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has two main purposes: (1) Academic planning and policy analysis and (2) financial assistance. The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) is responsible for all State student financial aid programs. administering over $100 million in grants and scholarships in Maryland. Financial aid programs include need-based grants which arc awarded on the basis of the students ability to pay; merit-based scholarships given to students with special talents: career-based scholarships for students entering certain workforce programs: awards to unique populations such as military veterans: and legislative scholarships. The Administrative Officer II supports the mission of the Maryland Higher Education Commission by assisting in providing advanced administrative as well as program and operational oversight within the Office of Student Financial Assistance. This position serves under the Program Manager within a specified unit within the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA). The position provides advanced administrative operational and analytical support and assists in managing a portfolio ranging from 3-8 state financial aid programs; including grants scholarships and legislatively mandated awards.(1)The selectedcandidate will be responsible for the following activities:


Assist the Program Manager in coordinating multiple state financial aid programs ensuring all activities are completed accurately and on schedule.

Support unitoperations by providing staffguidance training workflow coordination and contributing to processimprovements.

Develop and maintainprogram . and materials to supportefficient and compliant programadministration.

Collect analyzeand reconcile program data and contribute toreports summaries and internal or externalcommunications.

Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders. providingcustomer service. responding to inquiries and participatingin outreach and informational activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30credit hours from an accredited college or university foroneyear of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degreefrom a college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that includedregular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans policies rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will possess:

  • Experience in program administration higher education or public administration.
  • Financial aid experience.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Experience coordinating complex processes with deadlines and working collaboratively as part of a team.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

*****Open to currentMaryland Higher Education Commission employees only*****

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:Department of Budget and Management Recruitment andExamination Division 301 W. Preston St. Baltimore MD application materials must be received in our officeby theclosing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theDBM Recruitment andExamination Division at or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.


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Introduction The Maryland Higher Education Commission is seeking a highly motivated energetic and experienced individual to work in their busy Office of Student Financial Assistance.****Open to current Maryland Higher Education Commission employees only****GRADE 14 LOCATION OF POSITION 21...
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