Program Associate, Do Good Campus

University of Maryland, United States

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


Position Number: 129067
Title: Associate
Functional Title: Program Associate, Do Good Campus
Category Status: 35-Exempt Contingent Category 2
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.00
Unit: PLCY-Do Good Institute
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 Program Associate for the Do Good Campus will contribute to the success of the Do Good Campus through various administrative responsibilities, including marketing, communications, outreach, and general administration as needed. Primary duties will involve project management, public speaking, scheduling, event planning, and coordination, as well as ongoing, year-round duties such as application reviewer, presenter, and more.
Position Details:

Do Good Campus Strategic Leadership Council Support: Schedule and coordinate meetings for the Do Good Campus Strategic Leadership Council. Provide on-site support, preparing space, ensuring A/V works properly, and taking meeting minutes for council meetings, including logistics and documentation. Support relationship management and timely updates to stakeholders, including preparation of emails, reports, and other related materials.
Cross-Campus Outreach, Collaboration, and Partnership Support: Liaise with Do Good Institute staff to promote and present on Do Good Campus opportunities to various campus units, especially targeting faculty and staff, such as campus-wide grant funding, awards, and other departmental initiatives. Collaborate with other entities on cross-campus initiatives, partnerships, and fundraising, including external stakeholders as relevant, to expand the impact of the Do Good Campus. The Program Associate will identify and initiate conversations to engage campus and other contacts.
Application Processing and Selection Support: Support in the processing and reviewing of applications for the Do Good Campus Fund. Assist applicants with inquiries and provide guidance through the application process. Administer the selection and awards processes for all funding opportunities as well as post-award coaching, support, and tracking. Also, support the review process for other Do Good Institute programs. The Program Associate will have a keen eye toward improving processes and creating even greater effectiveness.
Engagement and Event Support: Assist with Do Good Campus engagement in campus tours, admissions events, and special events. Collaborate on capital projects, visitor tracking, and visitor experience related to the Change the World exhibit, Do Good Plaza, and other campus opportunities to advance Do Good’s reputation and brand. support other projects and tasks that arise, including marketing, communications, outreach, and administration. Support can also span across the Do Good Institute.
Other Duties as Assigned: The Program Associate may need to support other projects and tasks that arise, including marketing, communications, outreach, and administration. Support can also span across the Do Good Institute.
This position does not have direct staff reports but may have the opportunity to schedule, train, and supervise student leaders and/or student workers. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work. This position reports to the Faculty Director, Do Good Campus.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Contingent II Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • A Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the degree and 1-2 years of professional experience.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong time management skills to coordinate multiple, overlapping projects and programs
  • Exceptional organizational and logistical capabilities, including scheduling, preparing for, running, capturing next steps from, and following up on meetings
  • Excellent recruitment, relationship building, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and student audiences
  • Thorough attention to detail, with a dedication to executing work products to a high standard of quality.
  • Fluency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Meet), Canva, and Zoom.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities, as well as cooperatively and strategically in a team environment.
  • Excellent public speaking, facilitation, and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to expand multicultural knowledge, awareness, and skills as evidenced through demonstrating self-awareness; understanding and valuing others; demonstrating knowledge of social inequalities; interacting effectively with a diversity of people; and fostering equity and inclusion.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Previous experience in administrative support and project coordination.
  • Basic knowledge of budgeting and financial processes.
  • Familiarity with the University of Maryland, School of Public Policy, and/or Do Good Institute.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $44,000 to $50,000.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
Posting Date: 03/20/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 04/17/2024
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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