Immediate FY27: CPD Registrar (Certification Unit), Department of Talent Acquisition, 8hrs/12mo, Ad closes on 10/08/26

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, performs varied and responsible work in posting, managing, and monitoring Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for teachers which are used for teacher recertification and salary advancement. Work of the class consists of applying specialized procedures to prepare, maintain, and monitor CPD registration and enrollment processes offered for teachers. Work includes time sensitive tasks such as preparing and posting credit slips for staff that successfully complete the courses, paying CPD instructors, posting and monitoring CPD courses, working with MCPS sponsoring offices and MSDE on course preparation and documents including course syllabi, and monitoring the CPD budget. Responsible for CPD fiscal management duties related to allocation of staff, budget preparation, and account management, analysis and reconciliation of accounts.

CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures with specific reference to data base skills; data entry skills. Knowledge of records management, and course credit system, considerable knowledge of business English vocabulary, spelling, and business math. Ability to multi-task and manage programs that have overlapping start/end dates. Ability to verify incoming records, maintain a complete record system and assemble and organize data and prepare reports from such records; ability to work independently and to exercise tact and sound judgment in working with time sensitive information. Proven ability to coordinate activities to provide quality guidance to employees. Ability to make decisions in accordance with established MSDE and MCPS policies and procedures and prepare and maintain clerical records and reports. Ability to work effectively with teachers, administrators, and instructional staff. Considerable knowledge of PDO (administrator functions), FileMaker Pro, FMS, Lawson and MS Office products and proficient skill in utilizing these tools. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Good human relations skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
High School or GED diploma required. Associates degree preferred with course work in accounting, finance, statistical analysis, and business administration preferred; considerable progressively responsible office experience in accounting and budget procedures and functions, customer service, and data analysis. Written and oral communication skills training; Considerable experience providing high-level secretarial/data management functions using modern office technologies. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.