Administrative Coordinator Office for Disability Employment Advancement and Policy (ODEAP)

The Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) coordinates and improves the delivery of services to individuals with disabilities throughout the State. By collaborating with all State government agencies, MDOD provides advocacy and guidance to ensure services are delivered in integrated settings, policies are consistent, and diverse needs are considered in decision-making. This position is eligible for hybrid telework after training.

About the role

The Administrative Coordinator provides administrative, project, and programmatic support under the direction of the Executive Director of ODEAP and Maryland's State as a Model Employer (SAME) Initiative. This position assists with implementing initiatives designed to improve employment outcomes for Marylanders with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director to support the day-to-day operations of ODEAP, including document preparation, fiscal management, meeting coordination, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Conduct outreach and engagement with State hiring managers, businesses, and other key stakeholders to identify hiring needs, facilitate access to qualified candidates, and provide training, technical assistance, and limited job coaching to support the SAME Initiative.
• Engage with job seekers with disabilities, community partners, and service providers to share employment opportunities, pre-screen potential candidates, and assist with planning job fairs and other employment-related events.
• Use data collection tools, including SurveyMonkey, to collect and analyze information and prepare reports for the Executive Director and research contractor.
• Monitor employment initiatives and best practices in Maryland and other states and prepare written reports, presentations, and supporting materials that include ODEAP recommendations, research findings, and examples of successful employment models.
• Engage in job development and provide job coaching as part of a State pilot for part-time customized employment.
• Create, update, and maintain accessible content for the ODEAP website and related resources, including information for job seekers, employers, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) resources, using plain language.
• Conduct in-person training as needed/required.
• Statewide travel will be required.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience providing administrative support to senior executive leadership.
• Experience coordinating and supporting meetings and events that include large numbers of diverse participants and outside speakers.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, including individuals with Neurodiversity in the workplace.
• Experience providing job development, customized employment, and job coaching services.
• Experience coordinating ADA accommodations for meetings or events and providing training on the Americans with Disabilities Act, particularly Titles I and II.
• Experience with Google Workspace (including Google Meet), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Benefits

• Contractual employees who work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. Employees pay 25% of the premiums for medical and prescription coverage, while the State subsidizes the remaining 75%.
• Optional enrollment in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance (full premium paid by employee).
• Leave may be granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.