Program Management Specialist, Center for Global Migration

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 19 Apr 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 129251
Title: Program Management Specialist
Functional Title: Program Management Specialist, Center for Global Migration
Category Status: 22-Nonexempt, Contingent 2
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: .50
Unit: ARHU-History
Hiring Range Minimum: 21702
Hiring Range Maximum: 26042
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Contingent II Benefits Summary

Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. 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. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The position of Program Management Specialist will work with the Director of CGMS to promote research, coalition building, community outreach, and public history projects that emphasize how migrants and migration have shaped human histories and cultures historically and across international frames. The specialist will work with units across campus, affiliate faculty and programs, history faculty and staff, technology services, our development committee, library and archives, community partners to provide administrative services covering our major programs including event and conference planning ,website development and maintenance, social media outreach, marketing, communication, and research project coordination.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelors degree.
Experience:
Two years experience in administrative staff work.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Elementary knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information; of basic methods and techniques used in organizing and conducting studies and analyses or programs, procedures, and organizations; of basic analytical and statistical principles and techniques.
  • Skill in the use of office automation software and its application; in operating manual and automated office equipment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to present ideas and information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; to perform mathematical computations; to present statistical material in chart and graph form.


Other:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Experience in higher education.
  • Strong organizational, administrative, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to learn quickly, provide excellent customer service and work independently.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
May need to lift up to 25 lbs.
Posting Date: 04/05/2024
Closing Date: 04/19/2024
Open Until Filled No
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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