Introduction
This is a twelve month position in the Principal’s office of the
Columbia Campus of the Maryland School for the Deaf.
The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual
community who 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.
GRADE
ASTD11
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
The
Administrative Aide performs a variety of complex secretarial, clerical, and
office management duties for the Principal's office.
POSITION DUTIES
Maintains front desk coverage, manages entry to the building for
all visitors, and responds to phone calls to the main office.
Acts as the Database Manager for the student information system
and coordinates substitute coverage for all departments on a daily basis.
Processes and maintains logs for field trips, purchase orders,
and supply room requests. Prepares and distributes the weekly staff newsletter
and processes all campus mail.
Assists with duties that relate to daily student
transportation, volunteers, and campus events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in or able to carry a conversation in American Sign
Language.
Candidates should be able to use a video phone.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a keyboard on a personal computer at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.
New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at
their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections
5-560-568)
Candidates will need to provide three letters of
recommendation with their application.
SELECTION PROCESS
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 may be
required prior to hire. 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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If
you are unable to apply online, 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.