Posting Details
Position Number:
128815
Title:
Program Coordinator
Functional Title:
Centers Program Coordinator
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
100.0
Unit:
BMGT-Robert H. Smith School of Business
Campus/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.
Background Checks
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Centers Program Coordinator assists current or future Smith School Centers (e.g., Center for Financial Policy; Ed Snider Center for Enterprise & Markets; Center for Social Value Creation; Smith Analytics Consortium; Center for Excellence in Service; Federal Statistical Research Data Center; and Supply Chain Management Center) with various administrative duties , manages travel/scheduling for Centers staff and visitors, and consults with the Smith Programs and Events to plan and manage events, meetings, seminars and/or conferences.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Exempt Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience:
3 to 5 years of related work experience providing administrative support and/or coordinating a variety of events and programs for both internal and external clients in a year-round, complex, ambiguous environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Customer service oriented with the ability to multi-task working on simultaneous events and multiple priorities at one time.
- A thorough understanding of event planning and management, including logistics, budgets and event marketing.
- Ability to work as an individual or part of a team based on the needs of each event, program or project.
- Excellent customer service skills working with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently or as a part of a larger team to manage events, programs and other projects with the ability to work autonomously.
- Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule with modified hours to support evening and weekend programs and events.
- Proven excellence in experience working with a variety of constituents: employers, staff, faculty, students, and alumni.
- Ability to maintain composure and ability to keep calm when under pressure to meet deadlines and deal with client changes.
- Skilled in oral and written communication, including the ability to interact with a variety of vendors on a regular basis.
- Proven experience successfully handling multiple events at different stages simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferences:
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Ability to lift ten (10) lbs.
Posting Date:
10/17/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
11/03/2023
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.