Data and Research Coordinator

Introduction /nThe Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs ofa diverse population - students, teachers, principals, and other educatorsthroughout Maryland./n GRADE 22/n/n/nSalary based on qualifications and Agency Budget allowance/n LOCATION OF POSITION Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building/n200 W. Baltimore Street/nBaltimore, MD 21201/n/n/nHybrid schedule available (up to 3 telework days permitted each week)/n POSITION DUTIES The Data and Research/nCoordinator in the Division of Student Support and Federal Programs partners/nwith program leadership to design data processes, analyze program data, and/ngenerate reports that support compliance, program planning, performance monitoring,/nand informed decision-making across programs. The Coordinator provides/nleadership and technical assistance to the Divisions within the agency, local/neducation agencies (LEAs), State Agencies (SAs) and external service providers/nin acquiring, analyzing, and reporting student, school, and school system data,/nand using data for program improvement. The Coordinator trains MSDE staff, LEA/nstaff, SA staff and external service providers to collect, organize, interpret/nand use program data. The Coordinator collaborates with program managers,/ndirectors, and coordinators to analyze and interpret program data, identify/ntrends and needs, and develop data-informed recommendations that support/ncontinuous program improvement and strategic decision-making./n/n/nResponsibilities include:/n/n/n Provide leadership and/n technical assistance to division staff and external partners./n Design data collection systems/n tailored to program staff needs./n Analyze, interpret, and/n summarize findings in written reports and oral presentations./n Design and deliver/n presentations, collaborative meetings, and training for MSDE leadership,/n program staff, LEAs, SA's, and external partners on effective data use for/n program improvement./n Coordinate the collection,/n analysis, and reporting of all program data to comply with State and Federal/n reporting./n Oversee statewide data/n collection, verification, analysis, and reporting related to federal programs, student/n safety, and school health./n/n/n MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS /nEducation:A Master's degree or the/nequivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework from an/naccredited college or university./n/n/nExperience:Five years of administrative or teaching experience in, or/naffiliated with, an education program./n/n/nNotes:/n1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's/ndegree and two additional years of experience directly related to the position/noption for the required education./n/n/n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of/na Doctorate degree at an accredited college or university in a field related to/nthe position for one year of the required experience./n/n/n3. The required field of education and/nexperience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in accordance/nwith Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The specific education and experience/nqualifications for each position are on record in the Office of Human/nResources./n/n/n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces/nmilitary service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program/nclassifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of/nwork on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education./n/n/n SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications./n/n/n/n/n Three years of professional experience as a research or data analyst in education./n/n/n DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to/napplicantswho possess the following preferred/nqualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your/napplication regardingyour qualifications./n/n/n/n/n Proficiency in/n computer-based statistical programs (SPSS, STATA, or SAS)/n Strong Microsoft Excel, Access,/n PowerPoint, and Publisher skills/n Proficient in developing and using/n intuitive dashboards and data visualization products such as Microsoft Power BI/n and Tableau/n Experience leading or co-leading/n research projects/n Experience interpreting and/n summarizing research findings/n Experience providing technical/n assistance/n /n/n/n SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency./n SELECTION PROCESS Please make sure that you provide sufficient/ninformation on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for/nthis recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be/nsubmitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after/nthis date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better/nQualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at/nleast one year./n BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS/n FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online./nAll application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to the Human Resources address listed above./nInquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities./nIf you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay./nProof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment./nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply./nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country./n

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