Corporate Relations Coordinator (Part-time)

Kindora; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park’s Department of Computer Science seeks an energetic External Relations staff member to help advance the CPIC program and other external activities. You will plan corporate student events, coordinate industry meetings, and prepare communications for partners and department leaders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends for events and travel to on- and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: One year of professional program, outreach, or event coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes corporate student events, speaker series, and other events targeted to students for CPIC.
• Supports and stewards corporate partnerships by preparing proposals and invoices for prospective and current partners.
• Tracks CPIC member activities and coordinates industry partner on-campus meetings.
• Prepares written briefings, newsletters, and annual reports for CPIC and department stakeholders.

Skills

Outreach strategies

Marketing knowledge

Clerical procedures

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Multitasking

Google Workspace

Mailchimp

Canva

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

1 year experience in program/outreach/event coordination

Tools

Google Workspace

Mailchimp

Canva

Job description

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The Department of Computer Science is top-ranked for research and teaching, with its undergraduate computer science program ranked 9th among public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The undergraduate program currently educates over 4,000 students from around the world.

The graduate program ranks 16th in the nation (9th among public institutions), with over 400 graduate students enrolled. Our faculty have been recognized with memberships in the National Academy of Engineering, fellowships in professional scientific organizations including ACM and IEEE, NSF Faculty Early Career Development awards and Sloan Fellowships.

Position Summary: As a member of the External Relations team, under the supervision of the Director of Corporate Partnership Development, this position will be responsible for contributing as needed to the successful completion of projects and events for the Corporate Partners in Computing (CPIC) program and other external relations activities.

This position plays an integral role in supporting the team's activities, including planning and executing corporate sponsored career/internship recruiting events, managing CPIC member services, coordinating research meetings with industry, and collaborating with senior administrators on various tasks.

Due to the nature of the work, this position requires the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, on a regular basis. Specific responsibilities include: Plans and executes corporate student events, speaker series, and other events targeted to students for CPIC.

Supports and stewards corporate partnerships by preparing proposals and invoices for prospective and current partners, tracks CPIC member activities, and coordinates industry partner on-campus meetings. Supports funding efforts for student groups, faculty and CPIC.

Prepares written briefings related to prospective companies, CPIC's year-end reports, and other CPIC related reports and newsletters. Sources information and produces a student-facing weekly announcement of corporate and relevant department events for CPIC.

Additionally, produces a monthly newsletter for CPIC partners which highlights department events and news. Physical Demands: Work takes place in both an office environment and in on-campus buildings.

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time performing general office functions with periods of standing for event setup, registration, and event supervision. Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, push and reach with arms. Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 lbs. and arrange furniture for events.

Will be required to attend evening or weekend events and ability to travel to on and off campus event locations. Licenses/ Certifications: N/A Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) year of professional program, outreach, or event coordination experience.

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 outreach and marketing strategies. Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record-keeping.

Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments. Additional Job Details Preferences: Experience using Google Workspace, Mailchimp, Canva, and similar design products. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Ability to independently manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills Required Application Materials: Cover letter and resume Best Consideration Date: August 14, 2026 Posting Close Date: N/A Open Until Filled: Yes 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 CMNS-Computer Science Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $38,795 - $41,300 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.

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