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Asian Studies Program
Asian Studies is the interdisciplinary study of Asia – its people and cultures, its policy and history, its language and art, and more. UMBC offers a major, a minor, and a certificate program in Asian Studies, allowing students a flexible way to incorporate Asian Studies into their overall plans. Asian Studies students are instructed by more than twenty faculty, representing thirteen different academic departments.
Students combine classwork in a variety of disciplines and advanced language study in Chinese, Hindi, Korean, or Japanese. Our students are excellent candidates for a variety of prestigious scholarships and internships which will allow them to apply their linguistic and cultural knowledge to opportunities around the world.https://asianstudies.umbc.edu/
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| Position Overview: |
This position will provide general administrative support to the Asian Studies Program; supports the Director and affiliate Faculty.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $24,069 (based on a 20 hour work week) 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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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available
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| Responsibilities: |
General office duties includes front desk support; responding to phone calls, emails and greeting visitors. Payroll and purchasing; tracking budget; creating and maintaining databases and academic records. Maintains website as needed.
Programmatic duties includes preparing annual lecture series; special workshop and seminar-style events for faculty; coordinates catering and AV services; arranges travel and lodging for visiting scholars. Creates and updates data base of regional Asian Studies Departments, organizations and contacts. Creates and updates database of potential funding organizations and investigates pubic interest and potential audiences for Asian Studies lectures.
Gathers information needed by Director for projects including grant and fellowship opportunities in the humanities, public relations and advertising, biographical and contact information, and alumni relations. Works with Director in planning the Asian Studies budget and fundraising; ability to work independently to provide regular budget reports to the Director and the Associate Dean; works with the Director in the preparation of grant proposals: discussion of content, processing and submission. Evaluates the attendance and quality of the Program's events and applies this toward the following year's event planning. Attends and participates as required in various Center and UMBC events and meetings affecting the Asian Studies Program on and off campus. Attends Asian Studies sponsored events. Schedules meetings with various faculty and external advisory boards and updates Director's calendar.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Bachelors degree.
- Two years 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: |
Competency with PeopleSoft processes and Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Calendar; basic competency in HTML for website maintenance preferred; or willingness to learn such skills. Excellent communication skills both in person, on telephone and in email and official correspondence.
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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 (prorated for part-time positions):
- 14 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement/Pension plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Pay Range 10 (minimum: $24,069 maximum: $39,695 -- at 20 hours per week) 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: |
Part-time 20 hours per week |
| 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. |