Program Coordinator - xFoundry@UMD
Job Description
Position Number:
92620248Title:
CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Program Coordinator - xFoundry@UMDCategory Status:
34-Exempt Contingent Category 1Applicant Search Category:
StaffUnit:
ENGR-MTECH-IDEA FactoryCampus/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 Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland, seeks to hire a Program Coordinator to provide professional administrative support to the events and partnerships team. This position will operate primarily as the administrative and operational support for xFoundry@UMD. The duties of this position include managing meeting and event schedules; making travel arrangements for staff and visitors; scheduling and taking minutes for meetings; assisting with event logistics for meetings, weekly seminars, public events, and conferences with local and international collaborators and donors; general office management and operations; project management support; handling highly confidential and/or sensitive documents and other administrative tasks.
This position does not provide sponsorship for visas.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes 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, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities with little supervision in a fast-paced, high-output environment.
- Experience in oversight of projects, deadlines and using task management software
- Strong written and verbal skills, including copywriting, editing, and use of proper etiquette for formal communication.
- Previous experience hosting small to midsize in-person events
- Excellent customer service skills, as well as the use of independent judgment, initiative, writing, and editing skills to prepare correspondence and meeting minutes
- Ability to quickly learn new software applications and interested in utilizing new software services
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Google, and Adobe Suite.
- Highly organized and task-oriented with strong attention to detail
- Basic digital office management including, but not limited to, budgeting, expenses, and inventory
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in an upper-level Assistant or event coordinator position is highly preferred
- Background in communications, business, marketing, or event management
- Experience working with c-suites, executive offices, or other high-level stakeholders
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
The salary range is $30/hr—$35/hr. This position is for 40 hours/week. It is an exempt, hourly contractual position that includes a State of Maryland health benefit subsidy.
The salary range is $30/hr—$35/hr. This position is for 40 hours/week. It is an exempt, hourly contractual position that includes a State of Maryland health benefit subsidy.
This is a hybrid role, reporting in person to UMD College Park at least 4 days per week.
Occasional weekend and evening hours are required.
Posting Date:
09/26/2024Closing Date:
10/10/2024Open Until Filled
NoPhysical Demands
Physical Demands:
- A valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift and move boxes/items weighing up to 35 lbs, and utilize dollies and carts for heavier items
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.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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