Administrative Services Director I - Limited Service

State of Vermont • Waterbury, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mental Health is seeking an experienced and strategic Administrative Services Director to lead and coordinate a broad range of administrative functions in support of the Rural Health Transformational project. This time-limited position will work closely with executive leadership and cross-departmental teams to ensure efficient operations, strong fiscal management, and effective program delivery. The position is responsible for leading special projects, supporting decision-making, and ensuring continuous improvement of administrative functions. The Director will evaluate systems, policies, and services, conduct or oversee studies, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Responsibilities include directing and participating in budget development and monitoring of the programs, as well as overseeing contracts, grant agreements, and program initiatives. The work accomplished by this position is directly linked to the Department of Mental Health's mission to promote mental health as a vital part of overall well-being by advancing prevention, early intervention, and recovery-focused care. The department's vision is that mental health is a cornerstone of health in Vermont, and Vermonters live in caring, inclusive communities that respond with compassion and respect to mental health needs, ensuring everyone can thrive and participate fully in their lives. The work done toward this vision and mission uses the values of compassion, equity, integrity, collaboration, and accountability. The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $195,053,740.44 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND three (3) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
• Bachelor's degree AND five (5) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
• Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND one (1) year or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
• Two years of full-time college coursework or associate's degree AND seven (7) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
• High School diploma or equivalent AND nine (9) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
• One (1) year or more of experience as an Administrative Services Manager III with the State of Vermont.
• Only administrative work experience is qualifying. Administrative support includes those functions which keep the organization running or provide the resources for others to provide the programmatic work (e.g., accounting, budget management, grant administration, finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing, or space management).
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
• Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Nice To Haves

• For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a broad range of administrative functions in support of the Rural Health Transformational project.
• Work closely with executive leadership and cross-departmental teams to ensure efficient operations, strong fiscal management, and effective program delivery.
• Lead special projects, support decision-making, and ensure continuous improvement of administrative functions.
• Evaluate systems, policies, and services, conduct or oversee studies, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Direct and participate in budget development and monitoring of the programs.
• Oversee contracts, grant agreements, and program initiatives.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level