Program Management Specialist

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

Provide operational and administrative support to the Career and Professional Development Center. Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the department. Assist in the planning and implementation of several career-related programs and services. Manage all marketing and technology activities for the center including website and social media updates and database management. This is a grant funded position dependent on available funding.

UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual, non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year). Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only).

Responsibilities:

• Provide operational and administrative support to the Career and

Professional Development Center. Oversee and manage the day-to-day

operations of the department.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of several career-related

programs and services.

• Manage all marketing and technology activities for the center including

website and social media updates and database management.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Two years of experience in administrative staff work.
• Experience managing budgets and expense reports
• Familiarity with office management systems and procedures.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of project management principles and tools.
• Must be a creative, independent problem-solver who is attentive to details

and deadlines, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced

environment.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to

multitask and prioritize effectively. Ability to communicate effectively both

orally and in writing; to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with

minimal supervision.

• Ability to coordinate complex schedules, meetings, and travel

arrangements.

• Skilled in composing a variety of correspondence.
• Skilled in managing electronic and hardcopy filing systems and in gathering

and summarizing information.

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and

internally.

• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences:

• Three years' administrative and project management experience.
• Experience in a college/university setting helpful.
• Experience working with Career Management Systems (Handshake,

Symplicity, NACELink)

• Knowledge of computer systems and software packages, such as MS

Office 365, MS Outlook, Google Docs, Canva, Constant Contact, WordPress,

and etc.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree.

EXPERIENCE: Two years experience in administrative staff work.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-VPSA-Access & Success

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$55,000 - $59,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.