Morgan State University is a public research university and historically black college (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Morgan is Maryland’s designated public urban university and the largest HBCU in Maryland.
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Posting Summary
Job Title
Division
Division Divison of Academic Affairs
Department
Department School of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Sciences
Work Status
Work Status Full Time
Position Category
Position Category Staff
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Pay Range
Pay Range Exempt
Salary Range
Salary Range $60,000 / per year
Fund Source
Fund Source State Support
Job Summary
The Program Coordinator supports the administrative, operational, financial, research, and outreach activities of Morgan State University’s Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research ( CUCCSR ). This position plays a key role in coordinating research, education, workforce development, community engagement, and grant-funded initiatives. The Program Coordinator works closely with faculty investigators, students, university departments, community partners, government agencies, and funding organizations to facilitate the successful implementation of center activities and achievement of program objectives.
Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsibilities include coordinating daily program operations; supporting research and externally funded projects;
- Assisting with proposal development, grant administration, and compliance requirements; monitoring project timelines, milestones, budgets, and reporting deadlines; processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records;
- Organizing meetings, workshops, conferences, and community engagement events; developing communication materials and outreach activities;
- Maintaining databases and program documentation;
- Preparing reports for university leadership and funding agencies; and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and sponsor regulations.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Experience: Two years ofprofessional administrative work experience is required.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Preferences:
- A Master’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university is preferred.
- Experience working in a higher education office and a general understanding of program administration is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, project management, and interpersonal skills;
- experience working in higher education, research, outreach, or grant-funded environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders and communities.
- Strong computer, good interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to initiate and follow-through with work responsibilities to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Strong ability to successfully engage respectfully with persons from diverse cultures
Posting Number
Posting Number ST01615
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date
Job Open Date 09/18/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
Job Close Date 10/04/2026
Supplemental Questions
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- * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee?Are you a current, past, or retired State employee?If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD