Administrative Coordinator

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 104601
Title: Coordinator
Functional Title: Administrative Coordinator
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: BSOS-Government & Politics
Campus/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.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Coordinator provides a wide variety of support for the Department of Government and Politics administrative office. The candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative support to the department and is primarily responsible for the management and administration of department facilities, inventory, events and alumni outreach.
Essential job duties will include:
  • Facilities and Inventory management.
  • Event Organization and Coordination: Organize and manage the logistics of all department, and alumni events, ensuring all details are well managed.
  • Alumni Outreach: Collaborate with the Department Chair and relevant stakeholders to develop and execute strategic initiatives that enhance alumni engagement with the department, Build and maintain relationships with department alumni.
  • Other duties associated with this position include maintaining the Program’s website and social media accounts.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of relevant work experience.
Experience:
2 years experience working in an office environment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Excellent organizational, planning, communication interpersonal, written and verbal skills, strong assessment and problem solving skills.
  • The successful candidate will be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in MS Office suite.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • 2 years prior experience managing University Social Media Accounts.
  • Proficiency in UMD systems – Concur, KFS, TCard, PCard, inventory and scheduling.
  • Proven experience in facilities coordination or related role. Knowledge of facilities management best practices.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Repetitive motion. Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Must have the ability to lift and small carry parcels, packages and other items, and to walk short distances to deliver and pick up materials. Must have a valid driver’s license be able to walk and stand for long periods of time, in order to meet the needs of the event. Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required.
Posting Date: 03/20/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled No
Best Consideration Date 03/28/2024
Diversity 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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