Executive Director, MD Research & Education Network (MDREN)

Best Consideration Date for Applications : Friday, September 5, 2025

PURPOSE OF POSITION :

The Executive Director for the Maryland Research & Education Network (MDREN) provides strategic planning, direction, and leadership for the delivery of existing and new services to MDREN members. This position monitors the evolution of network technologies and industry trends and develops roadmaps to adopt new technologies as appropriate.

The Maryland Research and Education Network (MDREN) delivers high-speed, reliable networking and advanced technology services to Maryland’s education, research, and community institutions, connecting them to each other, the Internet, and Internet2. Established in 2011, MDREN fosters collaboration, innovation, and shared resources across universities, community colleges, K–12 schools, and research partners statewide. For more information about what MDREN is and who they serve, click here .

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Manages Operations & Service Delivery :

• Monitors service delivery and member experience through direct engagement and performance metrics.
• Builds and evaluates organizational structures to ensure effective service.
• Leads the design, implementation, and support of USM data and voice communication systems, including related procedures and policies.
• Ensures timely delivery of services.

Leads Member & Partner Engagement :

Leads Strategic Planning Initiatives :

Manages Finances & Resource Development :

ANNUAL SALARY : $195,000-$230,000

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Required Education Level / Certifications :

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field. Related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, with one year of experience equivalent to 30 college credits (i.e., one year of full-time study). Candidates without a bachelor’s degree must have at least 4 years of directly related experience to substitute for the degree requirement.

Required Experience :

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Preferred Education Level / Certifications :

Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.

Preferred Experience :

Benefits

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