EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE III - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE

Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community that, in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners.

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MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD  21705

Serve as an Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of a progressive school for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and assist in the management of the operations of the school. Serve as first point of contact for agency statements to the press in matters relating to the staff or children.

Assist the Superintendent with outside agencies by compiling and communicating information, preparing correspondence, proofreading materials, and arranging for appointments and meetings to support the work of the school.  Coordinate inter-agency transactions and serve as liaison with students, families, faculty, staff, local citizens, political constituents, media, civic groups, and other agencies in the State government; expedite and coordinate administrative details concerning daily school functions; facilitate office efficiency and productiveness; maintain gift fund receipts and records of expenditures; contact person for corporate purchasing card; prepare the annual school calendar in coordination with the Maryland School for the Blind; provide telephone interpreting for the Superintendent; supervise the coordination of interpreting services including preparation of contract for services and costs associated with requests; serve as resource office for staff regarding School/State practices, policies, and procedures; coordinate interpreting services; coordinate preparations involved with Board of Trustees meetings, including preparation of minutes, dissemination of correspondence, and maintenance of files; assist in development of School policy/procedural manuals.

Five years of experience in administrative or professional work.  Strong English writing skills required.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn American Sign Language.

Experience with Google sheets and calendar preferred

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560 – 5-568)

Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time.  Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time.  Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:

Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044

E-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu

Phone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Fax: 410-696-3084

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.  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.