Academic Coordinator

University of Maryland; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park, seeks a Coordinator for the Department of American Studies to oversee academic programs and student services. Responsibilities include course scheduling, managing CourseLeaf curriculum processes, assigning graduate teaching assistant positions, and coordinating front-office operations and events.

The role supports the program head and directors in policies, data interpretation, and program needs, while tracking alumni placements and preparing statistical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience in education or academic affairs.
• Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating student registration
• Providing advising support
• Coordinating graduate clearances
• Organizing visits for prospective students
• Scheduling courses and updating the curriculum
• Coordinating academic surveys, reports, newsletters, and promotional communications
• Overseeing front-office operations, including work-study staff, office access, inventory, maintenance coordination, and departmental events

Skills

Program management

Assessment

Higher education instruction

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Customer service

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for the coordination of all academic programs and student services for the Department of American Studies. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: course scheduling; serving as curriculum manager for all processes in the CourseLeaf Curriculum Management System; serving as the departmental transfers evaluator; assigning graduate student teaching assistant positions, including offer letters; managing office inventory and room reservations; liaising with academic and administrative offices on day to day operations including registration and commencement planning; and participating in recruitment efforts and event planning related to our academic programs. The Coordinator also consults with the program head (Chair) and administrative officials (Director of Undergraduate Studies, Director of Graduate Studies, and Director of U.S. Latino/a Studies Program) regarding policies, trends and interpretation of data and program needs. The Coordinator also tracks alumni placements and other materials needed for statistical reports required for submission to the college. In addition, this position supervises AMST’s Federal Work Study students who provide daily administrative assistance in the office including greeting visitors, routine administrative tasks, and the design of flyers and other promotional materials. This position performs a variety of professional administrative duties in support of the day-to-day operations of a function or program. This role offers comprehensive academic, administrative, and operational support for the department.

• Coordinating student registration
• Providing advising support
• Coordinating graduate clearances
• Organizing visits for prospective students
• Scheduling courses and updating the curriculum
• Coordinating academic surveys, reports, newsletters, and promotional communications
• Overseeing front-office operations, including work-study staff, office access, inventory, maintenance coordination, and departmental events

Physical Demands: N/A Licenses/Certifications: N/A Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) year of experience in education or academic affairs. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of program management and assessment. Knowledge of instruction for higher education students. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service. Additional Job Details Preferences: • Experience with administrative and academic policies and procedures at a higher education institution. • Knowledge of American Studies or other interdisciplinary humanities academic fields • Knowledge of UMD administrative and academic policies, procedures, and systems.

• Experience with administrative and academic policies and procedures at a higher education institution.
• Knowledge of American Studies or other interdisciplinary humanities academic fields
• Knowledge of UMD administrative and academic policies, procedures, and systems.

Salary Range: $60,400-$72,480 Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Staff Regular Primary Location: Tawes HALL Primary Job Posting Location: University of Maryland College Park

Required Application Materials: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, and List of References.

Best Consideration Date:10/23/2026 Hire date: 11/29/2026 Posting Close Date: 12/30/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks: Typical office environment Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Financial Disclosure Required No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland’s State Ethics Commission website.

Department ARHU-American Studies Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $60,400-$72,480 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first "Do Good" campus.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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