Administrative Services Director I - Limited Service

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

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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. This position is responsible for leading special projects, supports decision-making, and ensures continuous improvement of administrative functions. The Director will evaluate systems, policies, and services, conducts or oversees studies, and recommends 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. Our vision is that mental health is a cornerstone of health in Vermont. 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 our vision and mission uses the values of compassion, equity, integrity, collaboration, and accountability. Please review the Department's Vision, Mission, and Values at About Us | Department of Mental Health.

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. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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.
• NOTE: 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).
• 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
• leading special projects
• supports decision-making
• ensures continuous improvement of administrative functions
• evaluate systems, policies, and services
• conducts or oversees studies
• recommends improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• directing and participating in budget development and monitoring of the programs
• overseeing contracts, grant agreements, and program initiatives

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: 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: Director