Administrative Coordinator
Job Description
Position Number:
127159Title:
CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Administrative CoordinatorCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
EDUC-Teaching and Learning, Policy and LeadershipCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The position in the Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership will support administrative functions in the department such as course scheduling, student support services, data collection and management and assisting with faculty support processes. This position will manage the course scheduling process for the departmental programs. He/she will serve as the assistant for academic processes related to effort reporting, faculty searches, promotion, merit, AEP/APT and other duties as required. This person will also be responsible for data management projects related to department course offerings, faculty activity and student information. Coordinate specialized projects that are vital to the department’s academic services.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience, and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credit being equivalent to one year of experience.
Experience:
- Experience: 3-5 years of related experience in administrative support and/or scheduling.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Ability to exercise and maintain sound decision-making, judgment, and confidentiality is required.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment is required.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience working with clients in an academic setting, including knowledge of FERPA and other guidelines covering student and faculty records
- Proven ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, simultaneously manage multiple projects/tasks, and a commitment to inclusion and working with diverse populations is required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is required.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintaining effective collaborative working relationships with colleagues within COE and across campus
- Ability to work independently and be a proactive self-starter
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Professional work experience in higher education.
- Experience supporting a senior leader or department head
- Experience facilitating major long term projects with multiple milestones and deadlines
- Experience building and facilitating professional relationships across a large organization
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
- This position is generally sedentary in nature.
- Able to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment, e.g, copy machine, printer.
- Substantial repetitive movements (motions) on the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Good visual acuity to perform regular repetitive tasks, e.g, preparing and analyzing data and numbers, viewing computer terminals, extensive reading.
- Able to maneuver around the campus to attend meetings, trainings, workshops, seminars, etc.
Posting Date:
05/06/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
05/30/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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