Executive Secretary State Board of Professions; Nursing), Box OP

Executive Secretary for the State Board of Professions (Nursing), Box OP-1929/20501

Duties Description

• Provide assistance to the Board of Regents through the State Education Department by:
  1) developing requirements for licensure;
  2) reviewing and evaluating applications for licensure;
  3) assessing professional practice issues;
  4) convening disciplinary panels; and
  5) other matters regarding professional regulation;
• Confer with OP management staff, as well as with State and national associations on matters related to practice, professional training, licensure, and other related matters;
• Interview and recommend prospective Board members to the Department and the Board of Regents;
• Provide support for the State Boards, including preparation of State Board agendas, minutes, and reports;
• Participate in conferences and other activities relating to professional training, licensure, or practice;
• Prepare responses to numerous requests from the field for information regarding licensure or practice;
• Provide technical guidance on legislative proposals;
• Develop reports on professional matters and participate in the Department’s implementation of the Board of Regents strategic plan;
• Respond to inquiries from other agencies or individuals and manage the Board Office;
• Work collaboratively with other OP staff to develop application materials, consumer information, plain language information for licensees, and materials for the OP Web site;
• Coordinate the work of other Professional State Boards as determined by the Deputy Commissioner of the Professions;
• Coordinate and assist with other Professional State Boards as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in New York State with a current registration with the Department.
• Must possess a master’s degree.
• Seven years of progressively responsible administrative leadership experience, with at least three years in a position involving lead responsibility for program and/or policy matters.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, especially in developing plain language information to communicate effectively with applicants, licensees, and the public.
• Public speaking skills; knowledge of current practice and research in the professions; and general research and survey skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the role of technology in the professions and in creating effective/efficient communications and processes.
• Experience with governmental, educational, or regulatory boards.
• A dedication to public protection.
• A broad, well-developed array of administrative skills, with a background in public administration.

  Additional Comments

  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  This position is in the exempt jurisdictional class and the incumbent will serve at the discretion of the Commissioner of Education. Promotions and transfers may change appointee’s negotiating unit. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position will require 10% in-state/Statewide travel.
  
  Filling of this position is contingent on Division of the Budget approval.

  APPLICATION Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 15, 2025 to opjobs (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-1929/20501) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
  
  Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

  New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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