Executive Director, Education Consortium

University System of Maryland

. Provide strategic and operational leadership for MEEC .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeAdelphi • Maryland • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, procurement management, and organizational leadership within educational institutions. Proficient in developing and implementing operational plans, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with Maryland procurement laws.

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Strategic PlanningProcurement ManagementContract AdministrationVendor Relationship ManagementOrganizational Leadership

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisPerformance MeasurementBudget ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementTechnology ProcurementRFP DevelopmentCompliance ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationFacilitationConsensus BuildingPresentation SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPPOCPPBPMPCPSM

Industry Keywords

Higher Education AdministrationConsortium ManagementMaryland Procurement RequirementsCooperative Purchasing AgreementsStrategic SourcingTechnology TrendsContract ComplianceMember EngagementProfessional AssociationsGoverning Body Approval

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for MEEC
Use market intelligence, member feedback, business analysis, and emerging technology trends to establish priorities and guide service development
Develop and implement priorities established with the MEEC Board
Oversee consortium operations, staff development, financial, personnel, and organizational resources
Monitor service quality and ensure MEEC meets evolving technology and procurement needs
Build and sustain relationships with members, vendors, procurement officers, institutional leaders, and other stakeholders
Facilitate communication, gather contract feedback, resolve service issues, and promote effective use of MEEC agreements
Represent MEEC at professional conferences and vendor expos and expand member and vendor participation
Establish procurement priorities and contract portfolio strategy
Identify needs, prioritize solicitations and renewals, coordinate RFP development, support evaluation and award processes, and monitor contract performance
Ensure procurement activities align with Maryland procurement requirements and USM policies
Oversee conferences, showcases, workshops, webinars, user groups, and informational forums
Help members understand contract offerings, share best practices, and identify collaboration opportunities
Serve as liaison to procurement officers, USM administrative offices, the Attorney General’s Office, and oversight or governance entities
Support contract review, compliance, policy interpretation, risk management, and governing-body approval
Apply Maryland procurement law, sound business practices, and USM Board of Regents policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, Higher Education Administration, Procurement, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in technology, procurement, contract administration, consortium management, higher education administration, business operations, or a closely related field
Five (5) years of experience leading programs, projects, departments, or organizations involving multiple stakeholders
Experience in strategic planning, organizational leadership, program administration, and performance measurement principles
Experience managing vendor relationships, strategic partnerships, contracts, or procurement-related activities
Experience developing and presenting recommendations to executive leadership, boards, committees, or governing bodies
Knowledge of technology products, services, and industry trends relevant to educational institutions and technology procurement
Knowledge of procurement, strategic sourcing, contract administration, vendor management, and contract lifecycle management practices
Knowledge of Maryland procurement requirements and applicable laws, regulations, and University System of Maryland policies
Knowledge of cooperative purchasing agreements
Skill in developing, managing, monitoring, and reporting on organizational budgets and financial performance
Skill in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders
Skill in analyzing business, operational, procurement, and technology needs and developing recommendations and solutions
Skill in facilitating collaboration, building consensus, and leading discussions among groups with diverse interests
Skill in oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication
Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, operational plans, and continuous improvement efforts
Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously and bring projects and processes to completion
Ability to represent the organization effectively before member institutions, boards, procurement officials, vendors, professional associations, and stakeholder groups
Ability to operate with substantial independence while balancing governing-body direction and host-organization requirements
Preferred master's degree and professional certifications, including CPPO, CPPB, PMP, CPSM, or comparable certification
Preferred experience in higher education, state government, K-12 education, or membership-based consortiums; competitive solicitations, RFP processes, contract lifecycle management, Maryland procurement laws, board support, conferences, member engagement, technology purchasing, strategic sourcing, or IT service programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

22 days of annual leave
15 days of sick & safe leave
16-17 holidays
3 personal leave days
12 weeks paid family medical leave
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts
Mandatory and supplemental retirement plans with major providers like Fidelity and TIAA
Optional term life and AD&D benefits through MetLife
Tuition remission for employees and their families
Free professional development conferences
Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access
Membership eligibility for SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union
Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)