Program Administrative Specialist
Job Description
Position Number:
100204Title:
Program Administrative SpecialistFunctional Title:
Program Administrative SpecialistCategory Status:
20-Nonexempt,RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
PRES-MFRI-AdministrationHiring Range Minimum:
$51,069.00Hiring Range Maximum:
$61,283.00Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks: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 someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Under minimal supervision of the Regional Coordinator, performs a full range of administrative and paraprofessional duties supporting the Operations section of the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. This position is located at the Upper Eastern Shore Regional Training Center, in Centreville, MD.
Utilizes specialized, complex and comprehensive knowledge of the standard operations of the Regional Office’s training course procedures to handle sensitive and confidential information, to execute multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, operate office automation software, listen to the needs of customers, instructors, students and staff, respond expeditiously to requests and inquiries, as well as to facilitate, coordinate and oversee the work of others to accomplish efficient daily operations.
Performs duties within the guidelines, directives, and policies issued by the University, Department and Operations.
Utilizes specialized, complex and comprehensive knowledge of the standard operations of the Regional Office’s training course procedures to handle sensitive and confidential information, to execute multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, operate office automation software, listen to the needs of customers, instructors, students and staff, respond expeditiously to requests and inquiries, as well as to facilitate, coordinate and oversee the work of others to accomplish efficient daily operations.
Performs duties within the guidelines, directives, and policies issued by the University, Department and Operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience:
Four years experience in administrative staff work.
Four years experience in administrative staff work.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information, working knowledge of analytical and statistical principles and techniques.
- Skill in the use of office automation software and its applications, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, to handle sensitive materials with discretion and tact, 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.
- Ability to independently handle multiple tasks and set priorities.
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.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Good vision is also required.
Posting Date:
10/03/2024Closing Date:
10/17/2024Open Until Filled
NoDiversity 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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