Academic Program Coordinator

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park seeks a Coordinator, Student Services and Advising to manage Biophysics and Chemical Physics graduate programs within the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences. The role supports admissions and monitors student progress across programs.

The position also serves as a liaison at college and campus meetings, organizes events including commencement, and develops materials for prospective students and faculty, scheduling seminars with travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience in higher education, academic advising, student personnel administration, or counseling.
• Additional work experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the Biophysics and Chemical Physics graduate programs.
• Facilitate admissions and support graduate students’ progress.
• Coordinate with departments and campus, serve as program liaison at meetings.
• Organize and represent the program at events, seminars, and commencement.
• Develop and distribute program materials online and in print.
• Schedule seminars and symposia, arranging travel and reimbursements.

Skills

Recruitment knowledge

Organization skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Policy interpretation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

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.

Salary

Regular Salary Range 63,000 - 70,000

Benefits Summary

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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.

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About the University

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.