Educational Coordinator

University of Maryland, United States

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

Posting Details
Position Number: 126489
Title: Coordinator
Functional Title: Educational Coordinator
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: ENGR-Institute for Systems Research
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.
Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position.
Vaccine Protocol

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Maryland Robotics Center (MRC), an interdisciplinary research center in the Institute for Systems Research within the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking an Educational Coordinator to support, oversee, and implement the daily operations of the newly approved undergraduate Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Minor. 
The Coordinator conducts RAS Minor recruitment activities and information sessions for interested students, reviews application materials, advises undergraduate students regarding enrollment credits, curriculum issues, university and school regulations and policies, and gives course permissions, as needed. The position also works closely with Advisors in the Clark School to share important updates about the program, keep up to date on student involvement and performance, and resolve any scheduling conflicts. The Coordinator maintains regular program audits, conducts surveys and assessments, collects data, and generates program reports as requested by the Education Committee, and the Center’s Director and Assistant Director.
The Coordinator also supports the Center’s engagement with undergraduate and graduate students and contributes to MRC outreach and other educational activities such as research internships, the MRC Pathways program, the MRC Graduate Research Assistantship program, and Amazon Lab126 Fellowship. 
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Engineering, Business Administration or related field required
Experience:
A minimum of two years of experience in higher education, undergraduate advising, and/or student services.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Enthusiastic with a positive approach to work, the ability to build an excellent rapport with students, and a commitment to their educational development.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to review and analyze processes and procedures and develop/adjust tools and resources while ensuring successful and efficient implementation.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently, and on a team, on complex projects and demonstrate competency, diplomacy, and a positive attitude in all interactions. 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
• Ability to work and problem solve in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment, prioritizing tasks, thinking proactively, and using good judgment and experience to make decisions and maintain deadlines.
• Strong customer service skills to interact effectively and building strong working relationships with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community and complex environment.
Preferences:
• Familiarity with State and University procedures 
• Ability to effectively work with university faculty, staff, administrators, and other campus officials.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
• Performs sedentary work.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit for an extended time and operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Ability to review and prepare data on reports and computer screens and engage in extensive reading. 
• Traverse on and off campus for events and meetings and transport supplies and materials.
• Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
Posting Date: 10/15/2021
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 10/29/2021
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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