Academic Program Specialist
Job no: 494758
Position type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Division/Equivalent: 10362 - Academic Affairs (Provost)
School/Unit: 10143 - College of Eng & Info Tech
Department/Office: 10110 - COEIT Academics
Categories: Other
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iHARP: NSF HDR Institute for Harnessing Data and Model Revolution in the Polar RegionsiHARP conducts data-intensive research, education, outreach and cyber-infrastructure development that will transform understanding of the effects of climate change in polar regions. This institute brings together stakeholders and leading scholars in data science and polar science to reduce uncertainties in projecting Greenland and Antarctica’s future mass balance, associated sea-level rise and impacts on global communities. Click here to navigate to the iHARP website to learn more. Website URL: iharp.umbc.edu |
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Position Overview: |
Reporting to the Operations and Communications Coordinator, the incumbent will plan, develop and coordinate events and workshops, assist the Director and Executive Director in research coordination efforts across multiple grants under iHARP, as well as provide administrative support to iHARP and supplemental grants. This position will work closely with iHARP members across multiple institutions, UMBC campus partners as well as various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated and work independently as well as a part of a larger team. |
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. What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. The 15 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For! |
Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available. |
Responsibilities: |
Research Coordination:
Event/ Workshop Coordinator:
Administrative Support:
Other tasks as assigned |
Required Minimum Qualifications: |
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. |
Preferred Qualifications: |
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Background Screening Statement: |
A background check will be required. |
Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume. |
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:
Additional Benefits:
Contingent II positions may include benefits. Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. |
Salary: |
Pay Range 09 ($46,736 – $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. |
Hours: | Full-time |
Type: | Grant Funded |
Additional Information: | If applicable, add any additional information such as the grant funded statement, length of position, housing/meal plan, etc. |
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. |
Accommodation: |
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. |
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. |
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