Coordinator

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 105705
Title: Coordinator
Functional Title: Coordinator
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.0
Unit: ENGR-Electrical & Computer Engineering
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:
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the ECE Undergraduate Office’s front desk. Serves as the first point of contact for students, faculty and staff in the Department and is responsible for managing the ECE Undergraduate Office email account. Assists ECE Undergraduate Office Director with course scheduling and data input. Provides administrative oversight to the Academy of Machine Learning, Computer Engineering Minor, and ECE Honors Program; this includes working with prospective minor students, and conducting citation and minor clearances for graduating students in each program. Coordinates the hiring process for the Undergraduate Teaching Fellows, and coordinates textbook orders for the Department. Oversees the application process for ENEE499/488 Research Project/Independent Study program. Manages the ECE Peer Mentor Program. Administers other special programs as needed.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience required.


Experience:
  • Two (2) years of administrative experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment, be able to prioritize tasks, think proactively, and work independently, using good judgment and experience to make decisions.
  • Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communications.
  • Experience in administrative planning and scheduling.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to understand and interpret University policy in the areas of academic administration and course scheduling.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Prior administrative experience in an academic setting.
  • Prior experience in student services, preferably working with undergraduate student populations.
  • Prior experience in course scheduling.
  • Proven working knowledge of University of Maryland student information systems (i.e. SIS, Advise on the Web, uAchieve, etc.).
  • Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro, and ability to use spreadsheet software to compile and analyze statistics.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
  • Mostly sedentary work performed in an office environment requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards for extended times.
  • Ability to review, prepare, and analyze data and figures, transcribe, and engage extensive reading of materials and computer screens.
  • Ability to traverse short/long distances on and off campus to attend meetings and events.
  • Position requires involvement in the set-up, break-down and staging at meetings and special events.
  • Availability to work non-traditional hours and weekends, as necessary.
Posting Date: 02/09/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 02/23/2024
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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