Introduction
The Maryland State
Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational
system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st
century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and
federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students,
teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.
GRADE
State of MD Salary
Grade 16
LOCATION OF POSITION
200 W. Baltimore St.,
Baltimore MD
Main Purpose of Job
This position serves
as the Executive Associate to the Assistant State Superintendent for the
Division Career and College Readiness and Office of Leadership Development and
School Improvement. The position is responsible for planning and executing
administrative functions associated with career and technical education (CTE),
leadership development, school improvement, dual enrollment, and K-12
instructional areas. The position leads administrative functions for the
Division, manages communication and data systems, and supports Division
operations and fiscal management.
POSITION DUTIES
The Executive
Associate is responsible for planning and executing administrative functions
associated with career and technical education (CTE), leadership development,
school improvement, dual enrollment, and K-12 instructional areas. This
Executive Associate administers the schedule for Assistant State
Superintendent; screens, analyzes, and prioritizes incoming correspondences and
disseminates to appropriate staff; maintains databases, contacts, inventory and
Division protocols; requisitions supplies; maintains records; organizes travel;
manages meeting logistics; and reconciles credit card statements and expense
accounts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of
high school equivalency certificate.
EXPERIENCE: Four years of progressively responsible experience providing administrative
support to a senior or executive level manger. One year of the above experience
must have included Office Management. Relevant experience in a State or local
government agency is desirable.
NOTES:
1. 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.
2. The
required field of education and experience are unique for each option and are
established by MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the
Annotated Code of Maryland. The specific education and experience
qualifications for each position are on record in the Human Resource Management
Branch of the Division of Business Services of the Department of Education.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces
military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program
classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of
work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be
considered. Include clear and specific information on your application
regarding your qualifications.
1 year of proficient Microsoft Excel Experience
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference
will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred
qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your
application regarding your qualifications.
- Google Documents Experience
- Online Productivity Tools Experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are subject
to a criminal background investigation in accordance with the federal Family
Law Article, Section 5. Employees in this classification are subject
to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations
06.01.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. Person appointed to position
in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a
motor vehicle including a car, five-passenger van, and a 12-passenger
van. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor
vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland, and their driving
records will be subject to investigation.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that
you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet
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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
The selected candidate
will be subject to a criminal history background check as the final step in the
selection process.
Please do not put
"See Resume" in the job duties section of your application and or
supplemental questionnaire. Your application will be considered
incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only solicited
materials will be accepted for this recruitment.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online,
please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if
applicable) to:
Maryland State Department of
Education
Office of Human Resources
C/o Marcia Cooper-Stokes
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
If you utilize fax or regular
mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit
these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the
attachments. Please DO NOT submit any unsolicited materials and/ or
documents. Additionally, you must include the following information on
each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the
attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name,
Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application
Of Administrator I (JobAps#: 21-006094-0006). Fax:
410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment
actions only.
If you have difficulty with
your user account or have general questions about this online application
system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment
and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application,
contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.
Appropriate accommodations
for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. As an equal
opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and
promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We
thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to
apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
