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Department of Geography & Environmental Systems (GES)
GES recently celebrated fifty years at UMBC, and includes more than 15 full-time faculty, several adjunct instructors, approximately 50 graduate students and more than 270 undergraduate majors. As a department, we focus on teaching and research within the broader realm of environmental and climate science as well as geography, spanning the physical, natural and social sciences.
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| Position Overview: |
The Program Management Specialist plays a central role in the day-to-day and longer-term operation of the Department of Geography & Environmental Systems (GES) and the Interdisciplinary Science program by providing administrative support to the Chair, faculty and students.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $43,404 and has 11 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a 2023 Great College to Work for…. In every category.
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| Responsibilities: |
The Program Management Specialist reports to the Department Chair and provides administrative support to the faculty and students. The position will supervise a part-time Administrative Assistant II and student support staff.
Specific day-to-day responsibilities include:
- General business operations, including tracking and reporting on department budget, assisting with hiring processes, maintaining faculty personnel records, making travel arrangements for faculty and graduate student scholarly travel, assisting in generating figures and various reports and program reviews
- Opening and closing the office
- Ordering supplies and equipment;
- Maintaining paper and electronic records of program documents
- Providing clerical course support for full-time and adjunct faculty
- Maintaining student records
- Facilitating graduation reviews
- Assisting in coordinating special events and receptions associated with the department
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Bachelor's Degree
- Two years of experience in administrative staff work
Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work 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.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Excel. Experience with website management is a plus.
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check will be required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.
Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
- 11 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement/Pension plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Pay Range 10 (starting at $43,404) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program |
| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Nonexempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization: |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |