Best consideration date for applications: Friday, November 13, 2026
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Maryland Enterprise Education Consortium (MEEC) is a technology-focused consortium of Maryland education entities that works to create efficient, cost-effective contracting vehicles for goods and services. The Executive Director leads MEEC's technology and procurement professionals in carrying out the vision and strategy established with the MEEC Board of Directors. The position oversees procurement activities for new products and services; supports members and vendors throughout the contract lifecycle; gathers member feedback on contract performance and future offerings; maintains vendor relationships; and oversees learning, engagement, and relationship-development initiatives, including workshops, webinars, an annual member meeting, and a vendor showcase. The Executive Director also pursues opportunities to grow MEEC's member and vendor partner communities. MEEC is a self-supporting K-20 consortium with more than 200 education-entity members and is located and managed within the University System of Maryland Office; MEEC staff are USM Office employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic and Operational Leadership:
Provides strategic and operational leadership for MEEC.
Uses market intelligence, member feedback, business analysis, and emerging technology trends to establish organizational priorities, guide service development, and determine future consortium initiatives.
Develops and implements priorities established with the MEEC Board.
Oversees consortium operations; leads and develops MEEC staff manages financial, personnel, and organizational resources; monitors service quality; and ensures MEEC continues to meet the evolving technology and procurement needs of member institutions.
Member, Vendor, and Stakeholder Relationships:
Builds and sustains strategic relationships with current and prospective MEEC members and vendors, procurement officers, institutional leaders, and other stakeholders to advance MEEC's mission and long-term priorities.
Facilitates communication, gathers feedback on existing contracts and emerging needs, resolves service issues, and promotes effective use of MEEC agreements across the K-20 education community.
Represents MEEC interests at professional conferences and vendor expo activities and seeks opportunities to expand member and vendor participation.
Procurement Strategy and Contract Lifecycle Management:
Establishes MEEC's procurement priorities and contract portfolio strategy based on member needs, market conditions, emerging technology trends, available resources, and organizational objectives.
Determines how emerging technology trends and changes in the educational technology marketplace should influence MEEC sourcing strategies, procurement priorities, and member services.
Identifies member needs; prioritizes new solicitations and renewals; coordinates RFP development; supports evaluation and award processes; monitors contract performance; and ensures procurement activities align with Maryland procurement requirements and USM policies.
Member Engagement and Professional Learning:
Establishes the strategy and priorities for MEEC member engagement and professional learning and provides executive oversight of conferences, showcases, workshops, webinars, user groups, and informational forums.
Helps members understand contract offerings, shares best practices, and identifies opportunities for collaboration.
Governance, Compliance, and Liaison Responsibilities:
Serves as MEEC liaison to procurement officers, USM administrative offices, the Attorney General’s Office, and other oversight or governance entities.
Supports contract review, compliance, policy interpretation, risk management, and approval by applicable governing bodies.
Applies Maryland procurement law, sound business practices, and USM Board of Regents policies governing personnel, financial, and procurement activities.
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