Description

Position title: Coordinator, Administrative and Special Projects

Position #: 111369
 

This position will be responsible for the coordination of major projects in the Advanced Cyberinfrastructure and Internet Global Services (ACIGS) Assistant Vice President Chief Technology Officer’s (AVP/CTO) office. Duties will include day to-day office management, meeting scheduling/calendar management, and travel arrangements.
 

The position will have the primary responsibility for facilitating project management in terms of project record keeping and follow-up, and will also be responsible for compiling meeting minutes and project status/action reports, facilitating end-of-year project status assessments and managing the administrative coordination of fiscal year planning.
 

This position will alo provide overall coordination for board meetings and other high-level meetings and retreats. Other duties will include event planning for ACIGS events, and writing press releases and articles for publication in campus and external newsletters.
 

Minimum Qualifications:
 

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, marketing or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 

Experience: 1-3 years of experience in office support planning and coordination.
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of office practices and procedures.

* Knowledge of and skill in the use of common word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendaring programs/software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Calendar.

* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

* Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

* Ability to coordinate and schedule meetings, events and related activities.

* Ability to accurately compose a variety of correspondence, reports and minutes.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive business matters and exercise discretion in handling confidential Information.

* Excellent organizational skills.

* Ability to motivate self and take initiative,

* Ability to pay attention to detail.
 

Preferences:

* Knowledge of information technology and the networking service environment is a strong desirable.

Additional information: 

Benefits Included:

* Medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to help you and your family live a healthy lifestyle.

* Flexible work opportunities

* UMCP Tuition Remission for employees, and their dependents to grow and achieve greatness.

* Generous paid time off package to address work/life balance and maintain well-being.

* Retirement Benefits created to aid employees in reaching future retirement goals.

* And many more…

Salary range: $55,000 – $62,0000

**This position does not provide sponsorship for Visas.

Physical demands: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Must have the ability to walk short distances.
 

Best consideration date: 01/01/2024 or open until filled
 

Please apply at: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/115409
 

Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.