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Biological Sciences- https://biology.umbc.edu/
The UMBC Department of Biological Sciences’ mission is to advance new discoveries across biological disciplines and provide outstanding educational opportunities to diverse populations of undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.
UMBC’s Department of Biological Sciences is one of the university’s largest academic departments encompassing a wide breadth of research and
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| Position Overview: |
Provide support to faculty/staff/students/visitors in relation to academic scheduling, faculty reviews, annual reports, and human resources.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $46,736 and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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The 15 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For!
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| Responsibilities: |
- Input schedule of classes for winter, spring, summer, and fall. Troubleshoot scheduling issues.
- Track promotion and tenure events for faculty. Prepare and compile data for department reports.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Oversee hiring process of faculty, staff, postdocs, and lab technicians.
- Provide onboarding information for new hires.
- Provide Administrative Assistance to faculty.
- Organize and attend faculty meetings.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree
- One year experience in administrative staff work.
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Highly proficient in various software packages, including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, Webex/Zoom, email, and Google calendar.
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Excellent organizational skills and able to establish and meet deadlines.
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Ability to clearly communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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Ability to interact effectively with faculty/staff/students/visitors in a courteous manner.
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Ability to establish priorities and work independently.
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 with Peoplesoft and Blackboard.
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check and fingerprinting will be required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
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| Closing Date: |
November 26, 2024 |
| 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:
- 14 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
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| Salary: |
Pay Range 9 (minimum: $46,736 maximum: $77,077) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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| 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. |