EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE II

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MDH, Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission
4160 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD  21215

The Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission seeks an Executive Associate to provide the Executive Director with scheduling and administrative assistance. Additionally, the position will coordinate activities for five HSCRC stakeholder workgroups and provide general administrative support to Commission staff. The HSCRC is responsible for developing, refining, and implementing Commission policy geared toward achieving its mandate of providing maximum efficiency and effectiveness at Maryland hospitals and achieving the goals of the Maryland All-Payer model approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This position will primarily be responsible for:

• Schedules meetings and conference calls for the Executive Director and Senior Staff with hospitals, industry stakeholders, and other Department executive leadership and determine the urgency and priorities of meeting requests,
• Interacts with MDH leadership and HSCRC commissioners at the direction of the Executive Director to provide requested information and materials,
• Preparing materials for both internal meetings and meetings with outside parties,
•  Scheduling, organizing and managing HSCRC workgroup meetings, including assisting with PowerPoint presentations and webinars,
• Developing timelines for workgroup activities, including maintaining work plans, coordinating internal planning meetings, and updating stakeholder and interested party contact lists,
• Ensuring staff assignments are completed on time for workgroup meetings,
• Preparing and distributing electronic and printed materials for all workgroup meetings,
• Setting up and monitoring audio visual equipment and webinar software during all workgroup and Commission meetings,
• Receives incoming phone calls and distributes mail and correspondence to staff, and;
• Assisting Budget Chief and other administrative staff during peak work hours and backup as well as perform other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years professional experience

Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Candidates must have extensive experience with scheduling for large groups and senior leadership with active calendars.

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, 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.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.