Academic Services Specialist

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Tuition remission

Flexible work schedules

Teleworking options

Health insurance

Job summary

The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) seeks an Academic Services Specialist in the Family and Community Health department. This role coordinates administrative functions and serves as a resource for students, faculty, and staff to ensure smooth academic operations.

Primary duties include organizing coursework communications, site assignments, budget reconciliation, and reporting. The position offers strong benefits, tuition remission, and flexible work options where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of administration of a program, preferably in higher education or healthcare.
• Clery Act Designated job campus security authorities (CSA) member and compliant with requirements.
• Experience substituting education for experience up to 30 undergraduate credits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, compile, and write program coursework communications and promotional literature.
• Organizes clinical or internship site assignments and supervision with faculty or preceptors.
• Reconcile departmental budgets and oversee payment of all departmental expenses.
• Prepare periodic reports and financial statements for management.
• Coordinate recruitment, admissions, orientation, and progression of students.

Skills

Communication skills

Clery Act knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - Academic Services Specialist (260000XA)

Job Description

Academic Services Specialist - ( 260000XA )

The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) is currently recruiting for an Academic Services Specialist for the department of Family and Community Health (FCH). The Academic Services Specialist is responsible for coordinating, organizing and maintaining the operational and administrative functions of the department, and to serve as a resource for students, faculty and staff by coordinating academic activities, programs, and extracurricular seminars. This position will coordinate full administrative and operational activities of an academic program, with interrelated activities of other programs, departments, or staff to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies and procedures.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Develop, compile, and write program coursework communications and promotional literature for distribution, such as newsletters, brochures or flyers. Ensures materials are accurate and accessible.
• Organizes clinical or internship site assignments. Arrange clinical or internship supervision at clinical or internship site by assignment of faculty or preceptor. Ensure evaluation process is in place and each student receives.
• Reconcile departmental budgets and oversee payment of all departmental expenses including payment of student workers, guest artists, guest speakers, departmental and office supplies, etc.
• Prepare periodic reports, financial statements and records on academic program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies.
• Communicates and responds to student questions and concerns; works with students to resolve all issues to ensure ongoing satisfaction with program and successful progress to completion.
• Coordinates administrative processes involved in supporting academic programs which typically include recruitment, selection, admission, registration, orientation, and progression of students, residents, or participants.
• Confer with and advise staff, students and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions, and provides policy interpretation. Refer issues to appropriate department person when unable to respond.
• Serves as a liaison between students, residents, or faculty and department staff regarding payroll, benefits, reimbursements, and other administrative matters. Assists with travel, housing, and visa requirements.
• Provides administrative support to the assigned department, school or program with recruitment, selection, admission, registration, and orientation. Determines customer service strategy and provides follow-up with occupants in designated areas.
• Enhance student experience by arranging extracurricular seminars, study sessions, or workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Two (2) years of administration of a program, preferably in higher education or healthcare setting.
Other: Clery Act Designated job campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act Requirements
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of . Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Hiring Range: $62,000-$72,000, commensurate with experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact [e-mail] . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

Job

Job

: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3713D

Employee Class : Exempt Regular

Full Time/Part Time : Full-Time

Shift

Shift

: Day Job

Organization

Organization

: School of Nursing - Family and Community Health

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Sep 3, 2026

Unposting Date

Unposting Date

: Sep 18, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Human Resource Services

410-706-7171

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.