Administrative Coordinator Office Disability and Policy; ODEAP

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) is charged with coordinating and improving the delivery of services to individuals with disabilities throughout the State. By working collaboratively with all State government agencies, MDOD provides advocacy and guidance to ensure services are delivered in the most integrated settings possible, policies affecting individuals with disabilities are consistent, and the diverse needs of all are considered when making decisions that impact Marylanders.

The Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) is charged with coordinating and improving the delivery of services to individuals with disabilities throughout the State. By working collaboratively with all State government agencies, MDOD provides advocacy and guidance to ensure services are delivered in the most integrated settings possible, policies affecting individuals with disabilities are consistent, and the diverse needs of all are considered when making decisions that impact Marylanders.

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MDOD - 217

E. Redwood St., Ste. 1300, Baltimore, MD 21202

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.

• 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 Survey Monkey, 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
• Some Statewide travel will be required

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

One year of administrative staff or professional work.

• 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.

• 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…