Academic Program Coordinator

Usmd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland College Park is seeking an Academic Program Coordinator to manage the Biophysics and Chemical Physics graduate programs, supporting admissions and student progress.

You will coordinate with departments and the campus admissions office, serve as program liaison at college and campus meetings, and organize events, seminars, and commencements, while developing materials for prospective students and faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience in higher education, academic advising, student personnel administration, or counseling.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a strong focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of the Biophysics and Chemical Physics graduate programs.
• Facilitate admissions and support student progress in the graduate programs.
• Serve as program liaison at college and campus meetings; organize events including commencement.
• Develop and distribute program materials online and in print for prospective students and faculty.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Policy interpretation

Multitasking

Recruitment knowledge

Retention knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Academic Program CoordinatorApplylocations: University of Maryland College Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: September 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR104168# **Job Description Summary**The Coordinator, Student Services and Advising will coordinate all the activities of the Biophysics (BIPH) and Chemical Physics (CHPH) Graduate Programs in the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences. The position will facilitate admissions and support progress of the graduate students in the Graduate programs; coordinate and cooperate with departments and campus admission office in management of application and admission processes; serve as program liaison at college and campus meetings; organize and represent the program at special events, seminars and receptions, including commencement; develop and distribute program materials online and in print to prospective students and faculty; and schedule seminars and symposia, working with speakers to arrange travel, lodging and reimbursements. Licenses/Certifications: N/A# **Minimum Qualifications**Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) year of experience in higher education, academic advising, student personnel administration, or counseling. 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 recruitment, retention, and customer service best practices. Knowledge of organization and administration best practices. Skill in oral and written communication. 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**The Coordinator, Student Services and Advising will coordinate all the activities of the Biophysics (BIPH) and Chemical Physics (CHPH) Graduate Programs in the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (75%), and provide administrative support to the director of the Institute for Physical Science and Technology (25%). The Coordinator will facilitate admissions and work with students directly to support their progress through their graduate programs; coordinate and cooperate with departments and campus admission office in management of application and admission processes; serve as program liaison at college and campus meetings; organize and represent the Institute at special events, seminars and receptions, including commencement; develop and distribute academic program and Institute materials online and in print to prospective students and faculty; and schedule seminars and symposia, working with speakers to arrange travel, lodging and reimbursements.**Required Application Materials: CV, Cover Letter, 3-5 References** **Best Consideration Date: August 15, 2026** **Posting Close Date: August 31, 2026** **Open Until Filled: Yes**# **Job Risks**Not Applicable to This Position# **Financial Disclosure Required**NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.# **Department**CMNS-Inst for Physical Science & Technology# **Worker Sub-Type**Staff Regular# **Salary Range**63,000 - 70,000# **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.# **EEO Statement**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.