Legislative Advisor Administrator III

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 77,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking a Legislative Liaison to support Government Affairs through coordination with the General Assembly and external partners. The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement and strategic communications to advance statewide education priorities.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings and briefings, tracking legislation, and supporting policy education efforts within the Office of the Chief Policy Officer.

Qualifications

• Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with the Maryland General Assembly, local education agencies, and stakeholders.
• Assist with strategic communications and outreach to raise awareness of agency initiatives.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, meetings, briefings, and events for agency leadership.
• Support policy discussions and collaborative initiatives related to education priorities.

Skills

Administration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.
This position is limited to current employees who work in the Office of the Chief Policy Officer within the Maryland State Department of Education
GRADE
STD0018
$76,608.00 - $109,422 with progression to $120,814.00/year

• State Salary Guidelines may apply for current State employees
  

LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Legislative Liaison supports the Office of Government Affairs through legislative affairs, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, and intergovernmental coordination related to statewide education priorities and initiatives. This position coordinates and supports interactions between agency leadership, policymakers, local education agencies, advocacy organizations, community stakeholders, and external partners to strengthen collaboration, support information sharing, and advance the mission and priorities of the Maryland State Department of Education.
Duties Include

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with members of the Maryland General Assembly, local education agencies, advocacy organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Assist with strategic communications and outreach efforts that increase awareness of agency initiatives, strengthen public engagement, and support collaboration across external partners.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement efforts, including meetings, school visits, legislative briefings, conferences, public events, and intergovernmental outreach on behalf of agency leadership and the State Superintendent.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external meetings, policy discussions, stakeholder presentations, and collaborative initiatives related to agency priorities.
• Support legislative and government affairs initiatives by monitoring legislation, tracking committee activity, and assisting with legislative strategy related to education policy and statewide priorities.
• Provide support and help coordinate policy education efforts and stakeholder engagement initiatives related to Maryland education policy, legislative processes, and regulatory frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications
Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience : Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Three or more years of experience working with the Maryland General Assembly
• One or more years of experience assisting with strategic communications and outreach efforts that increase awareness of agency initiatives

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This position is limited to current employees who work in the Office of the Chief Policy Officer within the Maryland State Department of Education
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 operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Special Requirements
Applicants are subject to a criminal background investigation in accordance with the federal Family LawArticle, Section 5.5.
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS