ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE

This recruitment is limited to current MSDE contractual and permanent employees.

State Salary Grade: 11

2301 Argonne Drive

Baltimore, Maryland  21218

The main purpose of this position is to provide administrative and programmatic support to the Workforce and Technology Center (WTC) Workforce Services operations and staff including the Program Manager, Staff Specialists, Teacher Supervisor and unit staff.

Duties and responsibilities include administrative and secretarial support for staff; program and consumer/AWARE case management support; procurement/fiscal operations; and office management.  This position also works collaboratively with the Agency Business Services team/ DORS/WTC staff and consumers; and business/community partners.  Responsible for providing specialized assistance in state-wide employment initiatives, including the Customized/On-The-Job Training programs; DORS/WTC Disability Mentoring Activities; WTC partnership Training programs; Advisory Boards; WTC Employment Services and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Employment Services.

Education:

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

Experience:

Four 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 classifications or Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Administrative Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Knowledge of the AWARE case management software program or a similar electronic case management software program and experience working with adults with a variety of disabilities is preferred.

This recruitment is limited to current MSDE contractual and permanent employees.

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.  

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The Application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications for the position.  

Paper applications can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. To obtain a paper application visit our website dors.state.md.us or marylandpublicschools.org. TDD (410) 554-9399. Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.  

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.  

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and travel throughout the State are required. 

Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.  

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay  

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.