Grants & Court Operations Administrative Specialist

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support grant initiatives, monitor budgets, develop data collection tools, and assist with purchasing and PDD operations. The role involves significant client contact in a fast-paced environment and requires the ability to travel to various courtrooms and offices within the jurisdiction.

Preferred candidates have experience with Microsoft Office, data management, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of administrative/clerical work experience.
• 30 college credits may substitute for required experience.
• Military service may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor grant budgets and develop data collection tools for tracking.
• Create budget trackers and input actual expenses versus projections.
• Provide insights on budget discrepancies to project leadership.
• Create Excel spreadsheets for grant staff data reporting.
• Assist with data collection and analysis for grant activities.
• Coordinate client transportation and onboarding/training logistics for Title IV-E funded projects.
• Maintain databases and ensure eDefender entries are accurate.

Skills

Data entry

Clerical work

Office equipment operation

Bilingual support

Trauma-informed service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

MDEC

Job description

Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support grant initiatives, monitor budgets, develop data collection tools, and assist with purchasing and PDD operations. The role involves significant client contact in a fast-paced environment and requires the ability to travel to various courtrooms and offices within the jurisdiction.

Preferred candidates have experience with Microsoft Office, data management, and strong organizational skills.