Coordinator

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 105748
Title: Coordinator
Functional Title: Coordinator
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
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:
The Coordinator will provide extensive support for all facets of a large, complex department while maintaining the highly confidential nature of the department’s administrative matters (i.e., Chair’s office and personnel matters). This position will coordinate the activities of various departmental committees to include the Department Council and faculty search and APT committees.
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 education and experience.


Experience:
  • Minimum of three years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to learn new databases available on campus.
  • Ability to compile and analyze data.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with MS Office suite.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized, very efficient and able to work independently.
  • Ability to interact effectively in a professional business environment.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Knowledge of UMCP personnel policies and procedures, including the Faculty Success/FAR and OPA reporting procedures for faculty and staff process, and the ability to train those who will be completing the forms, thorough knowledge of university APT policies and procedures.
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.
Posting Date: 03/01/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 03/11/2024
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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