Program Administrative Specialist - CII

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park seeks a data visualization specialist to implement and optimize our Power BI platform. You will create dashboards, develop queries, and deliver detailed reports that reveal project trends and insights across multiple systems.

Responsibilities include validating new dashboards on Power BI, e-Builder, Workday, and other platforms, supporting Project Controls, and producing ad-hoc briefing materials. Strong Python/SQL skills and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; four years of administrative staff experience preferred.
• Strong data visualization and reporting skills with Python/SQL experience.
• Experience with Power BI and data integration across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Visualize data via dashboards, charts, and tables using Power BI.
• Develop queries and generate comprehensive reports; summarize trends.
• Validate new reports/dashboards across platforms (e-Builder, Workday, etc.).
• Provide admin support to Project Controls and e-Builder users; prepare ad-hoc reports.
• Develop SOPs and manuals to support the learning center mission.

Skills

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

e-Builder

Workday

KFS

FMS

Power BI (tool)

Job description

Job Description Summary & Additional InformationOrganization's Summary Statement:This position involves assisting in the implementation and configuration of the department's data visualization on the PowerBI platform, ensuring seamless data integration and optimization. Key responsibilities include visualizing data through graphical representations, developing queries, generating comprehensive reports, and summarizing project data trends and insights through dashboards, charts, and tables. The role also entails analyzing and validating new reports, dashboards, and features within various digital platforms (e-Builder, KFS, FMS, Workday, and PowerBI) using Python and SQL, ensuring the accuracy and functionality of data-driven tools. Additionally, the incumbent will provide administrative support to the Project Controls team and e-Builder users, perform basic mathematical computations for summarizing project data, prepare ad-hoc reports including, but not limited to, monthly program briefing, Time Tracking Module (TTM) adjustments, Project Management Expense Recovery (PMER), and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and instructional manuals to support the department's continuous learning center mission.Physical Demands:While position is not physically demanding, the incumbent must be able to perform well under strict deadlines. Position requires limited lifting of project drawings sets and boxes of project files. Incumbent should be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Position may be mentally taxing, requiring incumbent to move rapidly and easily from one assignment to another. Travel to construction sites may be needed which requires ability to navigate uneven surfaces.This position is in a non-essential category and is telework eligible up to 2 days per week based on the needs of the department.Preferences:Experience with programming languages, i.e., Python, SQL, etc.Experience with project management information systems, i.e., e-Builder, etc.Experience with data visualization platforms, i.e., Power BI, Tableau, etc.Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, etc.Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.Experience handling sensitive materials with discretion and tact, and presenting ideas and information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Experience functioning in a team-oriented environment, taking on new tasks with enthusiasm and energy.Licenses/ Certifications:Although driving a State Vehicle is not a requirement for this position, travel by foot or vehicle may be required from time to time for meetings, deliveries, etc. across campus. If driving a state vehicle, incumbent must possess a valid class C Driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than six points.Required Application Materials: N/ABest Consideration Date: N/APosting Close Date:September 9, 2026Open Until Filled:NoMinimum QualificationsEDUCATION: Bachelor's DegreeEXPERIENCE: Four years experience in administrative staff work.OTHER:REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Working knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information, working knowledge of analytical and statistical principles and techniques. Skill in the use of office automation software and its applications, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, to handle sensitive materials with discretion and tact, to present ideas and information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to perform mathematical computations; to present statistical material in chart and graph form. Ability to independently handle multiple tasks and set priorities.OTHER: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 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:N/AJob RisksNot Applicable to This PositionDepartmentVPA-FM-P&C-Planning & Construction-OpsWorker Sub-TypeStaff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)Salary RangeBenefits SummaryFor more information on Staff Contractual CII benefits, select this link .Background ChecksOffers 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 EligibilityThe 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 StatementThe University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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