Baltimore City Public Schools
Manager - MWBE
Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Under the direction of the Director of Fair Practices, the Manager of the Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MWBE) unit, develops, implements, and manages activities designed to enhance and increase MWBE vendor participation in City Schools' procurement and contracting opportunities. This includes ensuring compliance with MWBE requirements in state law and Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners policies, and helping to build a pipeline for entrepreneurialism so that the students of Baltimore City Public Schools have increased opportunities to become the next generation of business leaders in the Baltimore community. The MWBE Manager also serves as a resource and consultant on MWBE-related matters and oversees daily operations of staff within the MWBE Unit.
Essential Functions
Oversees the design, development, and implementation of a robust and dynamic outreach and engagement program to engage and support MWBE vendors, collaborating with MWBE program staff and other City Schools offices.
Supervises the implementation of awareness training and outreach activities in support of the MWBE program.
Identifies and communicates external training opportunities for MWBE vendors.
Oversees outreach activities to MWBE vendors locally and statewide.
Collaborates with community partners, stakeholders, and external agencies to ensure the development of substantive educational activities about City Schools' procurement and contracting opportunities.
Reviews purchasing requirements, identifies potential qualified MWBE sources, and establishes goals for procurement and solicitation processes.
Reviews lists of vendors who receive notifications regarding procurement and contracting opportunities and ensures inclusion of MWBEs.
Encourages eligible businesses to obtain Minority Business Enterprise certification and identifies barriers to equitable access for MWBEs.
Delivers presentations to the Board and other stakeholders regarding the MWBE program.
Provides technical assistance to MWBEs regarding City Schools' MWBE program.
Facilitates communications between MWBEs and prime contractors.
Serves as liaison to other agencies that support MWBE programs in the region.
Contacts vendors during and after the bidding process to assist in resolving problems and addressing complaints.
Promotes among City Schools staff an understanding of the importance of incorporating MWBEs in procurement and contracting processes.
Develops and implements a robust compliance program, including desk audits and site visits.
Compiles statistical reports related to outreach, engagement, participation, and compliance.
Supervises the work of subordinates.
Maintains a general awareness of current and evolving trends, issues, and policies related to MWBE programs.
Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work efficiently; communicates the status of work; participates fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment to resolve sensitive matters.
Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Salary InformationMaximum Salary: 104950.00
Minimum Salary: 90630.00
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study from an accredited college or institution.
Five years of responsible experience in developing and implementing programs related to MWBE programs and/or fair practices.
Experience developing and maintaining relationships with community partners and government agencies.
Knowledgeable of applicable statutes and legislation regarding MWBEs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in technical computer applications and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered.
Employment TypeFull time
Application ProcessQualified candidates must submit the following:
Completed online application
Resume demonstrating the above minimum qualifications.
Upload copies of all transcripts and MSDE Certifications.
Provide three professional references.
Upload all documentation necessary to substantiate minimum qualifications.
Benefits
-- This position is eligible for benefits. To review available options, please see the information relevant to the union for this position.
Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on various protected attributes. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies.
This position is not affiliated with any bargaining unit.
This position is under the City Retirement Plan.
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Essential Functions
Oversees the design, development, and implementation of a robust and dynamic outreach and engagement program to engage and support MWBE vendors, collaborating with MWBE program staff and other City Schools offices.
Supervises the implementation of awareness training and outreach activities in support of the MWBE program.
Identifies and communicates external training opportunities for MWBE vendors.
Oversees outreach activities to MWBE vendors locally and statewide.
Collaborates with community partners, stakeholders, and external agencies to ensure the development of substantive educational activities about City Schools' procurement and contracting opportunities.
Reviews purchasing requirements, identifies potential qualified MWBE sources, and establishes goals for procurement and solicitation processes.
Reviews lists of vendors who receive notifications regarding procurement and contracting opportunities and ensures inclusion of MWBEs.
Encourages eligible businesses to obtain Minority Business Enterprise certification and identifies barriers to equitable access for MWBEs.
Delivers presentations to the Board and other stakeholders regarding the MWBE program.
Provides technical assistance to MWBEs regarding City Schools' MWBE program.
Facilitates communications between MWBEs and prime contractors.
Serves as liaison to other agencies that support MWBE programs in the region.
Contacts vendors during and after the bidding process to assist in resolving problems and addressing complaints.
Promotes among City Schools staff an understanding of the importance of incorporating MWBEs in procurement and contracting processes.
Develops and implements a robust compliance program, including desk audits and site visits.
Compiles statistical reports related to outreach, engagement, participation, and compliance.
Supervises the work of subordinates.
Maintains a general awareness of current and evolving trends, issues, and policies related to MWBE programs.
Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work efficiently; communicates the status of work; participates fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment to resolve sensitive matters.
Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Salary InformationMaximum Salary: 104950.00
Minimum Salary: 90630.00
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study from an accredited college or institution.
Five years of responsible experience in developing and implementing programs related to MWBE programs and/or fair practices.
Experience developing and maintaining relationships with community partners and government agencies.
Knowledgeable of applicable statutes and legislation regarding MWBEs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in technical computer applications and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered.
Employment TypeFull time
Application ProcessQualified candidates must submit the following:
Completed online application
Resume demonstrating the above minimum qualifications.
Upload copies of all transcripts and MSDE Certifications.
Provide three professional references.
Upload all documentation necessary to substantiate minimum qualifications.
Benefits
-- This position is eligible for benefits. To review available options, please see the information relevant to the union for this position.
Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on various protected attributes. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies.
This position is not affiliated with any bargaining unit.
This position is under the City Retirement Plan.
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