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Executive Associate III
Job Location:
Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 71805 - 92894
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
7 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Introduction
The Executive Associate to the Secretary provides high-level administrative project management and coordination support directly to the Secretary of Higher Education. This critical role acts as the primary administrative intermediary between the Secretary and external stakeholders manages complex scheduling and workflow and ensures the seamless logistical execution of all Maryland Higher Education Commission meetings.
The Executive Associate is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Secretary of Higher Education.
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Higher Education Commission
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore MD 21202
POSITION DUTIES
The Executive Associate reports to the Secretary of Higher Education and is responsible for performing routine and assigned tasks to support the Secretary and agency senior staff as needed. The position assists with the management coordination procedures policies transactions tasks and other functions related to the overall mission of the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
Specific position responsibilities include: Executive Administration Committee & Commission Administration and Special Projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Five years of experience performing administrative staff clerical clerical technical or secretarial work with at least two years of experience providing direct high-level administrative support to an executive director or senior administrator.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proven ability to handle highly sensitive confidential information with absolute discretion.
Capable of working independently to manage multiple deadlines and cross-departmental projects without requiring constant supervision.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience drafting editing and formatting executive-level correspondence briefings and administrative policies.
Extensive experience managing complex rapidly shifting calendars coordinating intricate travel itineraries and triaging high-priority communications for a senior executive.
Demonstrated experience organizing high-level board committee or commission meetings including drafting official minutes preparing executive agendas and managing public meeting logistics (familiarity with the Maryland Open Meetings Act is a significant plus).
Prior experience working within state government higher education administration or a regulatory agency with the ability to confidently liaise with Legislators University Presidents and the Governors Office.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The evaluation may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume to:
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Questions may be directed to Cheryl Murphy @
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
Required Experience:
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