Hybrid Project Manager

at University System of Maryland

• Job title: Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $105,000 - $115,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hyattsville, United States

About the role

• Project Manager ensuring effective delivery of computing education initiatives across Maryland. Coordinating projects to support high-quality education and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provides project-level coordination for MCCE initiatives, including maintaining project work plans, monitoring timelines, tracking tasks, and supporting budget planning for assigned projects.
• Coordinates staff and partner activities for specific projects (e.g., meetings, schedules, documentation), supports implementation of established policies and procedures, and helps ensure high-quality delivery of MCCE programs and events.
• Assists in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of professional development, grantmaking, and certification projects by managing logistics, collecting feedback, and tracking milestones.
• Supports effective internal controls and transparency by maintaining accurate project records, preparing routine project reports, and ensuring assigned activities adhere to fiscal and administrative policies.
• Coordinates collection, organization, and basic analysis of project data and feedback (e.g., event).
• Prepares regular project status updates, summaries, and dashboards for MCCE leadership in the University System of Maryland Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
• Maintains project documentation, including metrics, lessons learned, and recommendations for continuous improvement of MCCE initiatives.
• Builds relationships with stakeholders, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), and local school districts to develop professional development plans.
• Supports communications for MCCE projects by drafting and updating project materials (e.g., web content, emails, flyers), coordinating stakeholder outreach, and ensuring consistent messaging about MCCE opportunities and achievements.
• Represents MCCE at selected meetings, events, and workgroups related to assigned projects, sharing information and gathering feedback to inform project implementation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, Computer Science, STEM, Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in developing, managing, or coordinating education programs at P-12 and/or higher education institutions.
• Knowledge of basic project management principles (work plans, timelines, tasks, and workflows).
• Skill in organizing and coordinating projects, including scheduling, logistics, and documentation.
• Ability to collect, organize, and perform basic analysis of project data to support reporting and continuous improvement.
• Skill in preparing clear project updates, summaries, and status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting emails, web content, and outreach materials.
• Ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders in meetings, events, and workgroups.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records, tracking milestones, and supporting compliance with administrative and fiscal policies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and shared project platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with diverse groups and adapt to evolving project needs.
• Ability to adapt to evolving educational landscapes and advocate for the importance of computing education.
• Ability to provide a deep understanding of educational theories and computing technologies.

Benefits

• Paid Leave: 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick & safe leave, 16-17 holidays, 3 personal leave days, 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement Plans: Mandatory and supplemental options with major providers like Fidelity and TIAA.
• Life Insurance: Optional term life and AD&D benefits through MetLife.
• Tuition Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families.
• Training & Development: Free professional development conferences and unlimited LinkedIn Learning access.
• Credit Union Access: Membership eligibility for SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services.