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.

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

This position supports the department and central business operations of CEE supporting various administrative functions within our department. The role is involved in business documentation, purchasing, facilities coordination, and miscellaneous administrative tasks to ensure efficient operations and support our department’s needs. Key responsibilities include: coordinating schedules for various conference rooms and labs managing key and swipe access, point of contact for department’s telecom/phone needs and handling incoming mail/packages, role in purchasing and events. For purchasing, this position purchases via UMD Pcard or Shell Shop system using the ceebusinessrequest inbox and supports the faculty with their pcard responsibilities. In the area of facilities, this position coordinates any needed FM requests, manages signage and disposition/removal of items from inventory as needed. The CEE Program Management Specialist assists with new employee onboarding and exiting as it related to inventory and access to department. This position also supports CEE’s student group events and department events as needed using the UMD Tcard. The person in this position needs to have a positive attitude with high level customer service, ability to multi-task and strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Proficiency with MS Office Suite. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education:
Bachelors degree.

Experience:
Two years experience in administrative staff work.

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.

Sedentary work.
Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of
force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move
objects.
Must be able to transport event materials during special events.

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.