EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE III

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Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

This position is a Special Appointment position serving as the intermediary and executive administrative assistant to the State Superintendent of Schools responsible for providing high-level executive, administrative and secretarial support and oversight to the Immediate Office of the State Superintendent for the facile operation of in support of the achievement of the goals of the Maryland State Department of Education.

Serves as intermediary for the State Superintendent in overseeing operational details; administers scheduling for the State Superintendent of Schools; interacts with all internal and external individuals and entities to ensure all necessary preparation, background materials and policy/reform administration; interprets administrative decisions and policies to other members of the staff and transmits orders and instructions with the authority of the Executive; screens and reviews incoming communications from MSDE staff, outside public, and high levels of government; alerts the State Superintendent regarding urgent and important matters; composes, prepares, proofreads, edits, and/or reviews for accuracy all correspondence, reports sent out under the auspice of the State Superintendent ensuring the highest quality standards for final product; establishes record-keeping systems so that information may be retrieved and/or tracked; oversees and manages the general office support operations in the immediate office; Prepares, problem solves, and coordinates logistics/detailed communication between and among the Office of the State Superintendent, the Divisions of MSDE, the State Board of Education.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

EXPERIENCE: Five years of progressively responsible experience providing administrative support to a senior or executive level manager. One year of the above experience must have included Office Management. Relevant experience in a State or local government agency is a desirable.

Note:
Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education or possession of an Associate’s Degree in secretarial science or office technology is preferred.

Please provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you satisfy the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

This position is not a part of a bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.