| Department: |
Africana Studies
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| Position Overview: |
This position is the sole staff position supporting the department and reports to the Chair. The incumbent provides administrative support to the Department Chair, its diverse faculty, students, and courses.
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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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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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| Responsibilities: |
This position is the sole staff position supporting the department and reports to the Chair. The incumbent provides administrative support to the Department Chair, its diverse faculty, students, and courses.
Specific duties in the day to day administration of the Africana Studies department include:
- Working closely with Chair and Advising Coordinator
- Providing administrative support for full-time and adjunct faculty
- Managing the budget and all financial accounts
- Preparing purchase requisitions
- Serving as credit card (P-Card) holder
- Preparing travel arrangements and processing reimbursements
- Preparing hiring contracts
- Serving as liaison to the College's (CAHSS) Shared Services Center
- Maintaining office equipment and supplies
- Maintaining personnel records and all department documents
- Maintaining the department website
- Supervising student workers
- Coordinating the logistics for special events
- Performing other duties as assigned
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Bachelor's degree
- One year 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.
- Ability to present statistical material in table, chart, or graph form
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with tact and discretion
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Google, and Adobe applications.
- Degree in Africana Studies/African American Studies/Black Studies/African Studies or in a humanities or social sciences field, and some basic familiarity with the broad fields encompassed by Africana Studies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, bookkeeping, and an eye for detail are essential.
- Must be able to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions and regular, pre-set deadlines.
- Also essential are excellent customer service, cultural competence skills, organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
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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:
- 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 09 (minimum: $22.41/hr maximum: $29.68/hr) 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. |