Administrative Specialist II; Contractual

Location of Position

MDH MD Community Health Resources Commission

45 Calvert Street, Room 336, Annapolis MD 21401

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The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) is seeking an Administrative Specialist to assist with fiscal, budgetary, and grant‑monitoring responsibilities. Created by the Maryland General Assembly in 2005 to expand health service access in underserved communities, the CHRC’s duties have grown significantly due to recent legislation. The agency currently manages a portfolio of more than 160 open grants totaling $165 million.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the candidate provides administrative and fiscal support to the CFO and the CHRC. In addition to routine and complex administrative duties, the role also assists with fiscal tracking, budget monitoring, review of grantee Expenditure Reports and supporting documentation, processing payments to grantees and vendors, assisting with the processing of grantee grant modification requests, and assisting with other reporting requirements.

The incumbent ensures accuracy and timeliness in the preparation of fiscal documents, assists in coordinating grant monitoring activities, and supports the CFO in maintaining compliance with State fiscal policies. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, solid verbal and written communication skills, a commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional and efficient manner.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework (60%).

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

Experience
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One year of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.

Notes
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• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non‑commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.

The desired candidate should possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of administrative, budgetary, or fiscal or professional experience. Grant management or non‑profit experience preferred. The desired candidate should also possess expert level MS Excel skills; deep understanding of fiscal stewardship and experience in change management. Proficiency in R
* STARS and the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) preferred, but not required.

Candidates appointed to positions 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.

Candidates may be responsible for providing their own transportation as needed to access meetings, remote locations, and job destinations as assigned.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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.

Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this…