Administrative Assistant, Research Center Operations

University of Maryland; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, through the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC), seeks an administrative support professional to assist the Director, manage the Room Reservation Calendar, and support daily office operations. The role interacts with visitors, faculty, and staff, ensuring smooth calendar management and event logistics.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings and seminars, arranging catering, handling purchases, and maintaining office supplies, with attention to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of administrative support experience required.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and calendar software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling the Director’s appointments and meetings; manage the ESSIC Room Reservation Calendar.
• Coordinate departmental events (meetings, seminars); arrange catering and logistics.
• Process purchasing and payments; reconcile vouchers and track shipments; maintain office supplies and mailroom areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

BA4

Concur

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Maryland, through the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC), seeks an administrative support professional to assist the Director, manage the Room Reservation Calendar, and support daily office operations. The role interacts with visitors, faculty, and staff, ensuring smooth calendar management and event logistics.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings and seminars, arranging catering, handling purchases, and maintaining office supplies, with attention to