MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

Maryland State Department of Education is recruitng for an Management Associate; located in the Division of Library Development and Services. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one (1) year. Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

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Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

415 Park Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

This position provides support to the coordinator of the Maryland Accessible Textbook Program (MAT) at the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH); which is designated as an Instructional Resource Center to coordinate statewide availability of textbooks and supplementary materials in electronic format to eligible blind or disabled students enrolled in institutions of higher education and institutions of postsecondary education in Maryland. Responsible for the daily operations of the MAT, which includes receiving student requests, verification of student elbibility, requesting electronic files for the publisher, and sending the files to the student or the student's disability services office. In addition, the position is responsible for the maintenance of all appropriate records for each request and for clerical support for the Educational Coordinator I.

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

Experience: Five years performing secretarial work or clerical work involving typing duties.

Notes:

1. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration or Personnel Specialist classifications or Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Special Assistant or Secretarial fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Five or more years of experience preparing and maintaining statistical and numerical data for Departmental reports and student records

Knowledge of State and Federal regulations for compliance with student records, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Proficient in Microsoft Office  (Word, Excel Power Point and Outlook)

Communicating with diverse populations; especially individuals with disabilities 

Experience preparing monthly reports accurately 

Experience maintaining confidential records, schedules, and office supplies

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Strong attention to detail Preferred

NOT APPLICABLE

Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a typewriter or keyboard on a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however, the paper application may be submitted to MSDE, Office of Human Resources - Staff Employment Section, 200 W. Baltimore Street St, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted!!! If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. 

If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-8950. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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