Program Management Specialist

Usmd; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park seeks a Program Management Specialist to support the CGMS and History Department with operations, communications, advising, and project coordination. You will help coordinate research initiatives, public programming, and community engagement, while also assisting with events, promotions, and undergraduate advising.

This role requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of administrative experience, with strong written and oral communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of administrative staff experience.
• Familiarity with reference and research methods and data organization.
• Ability to present data clearly in charts and graphs.
• Strong oral and written communication; teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational, communications, advising, and project management activities for CGMS and History Department.
• Support research initiatives, public programming, and cross-campus collaboration.
• Assist with departmental communications, event promotion, and undergraduate advising.

Skills

Administrative support

Data organization

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office automation software

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Program Management Specialist position supports the operational, communications, advising, and project management needs of both the Center for Global Migration Studies (CGMS) and the Department of History. The role advances the mission of CGMS by coordinating research initiatives, public programming, community engagement, and cross-campus collaboration related to migration studies, while also supporting departmental communications, event promotion, and undergraduate student advising within the Department of History.

Physical Demands: May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Licenses/Certifications: N/A Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION: Bachelors degree. EXPERIENCE: Two years experience in administrative staff work. OTHER: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Elementary knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information; of basic methods and techniques used in organizing and conducting studies and analyses or programs, procedures, and organizations; of basic analytical and statistical principles and techniques. Skill in the use of office automation software and its application; in operating manual and automated office equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; 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. 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/A

Additional Job Details Preferences

• Experience working in a higher education, academic department, research center, or similar educational environment.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, conferences, workshops, or other public-facing activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with a high degree of organization and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of or experience with digital accessibility standards and accessible web content.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, staff, visitors, and community partners.

Posting Close Date: 9/11/2026

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 ARHU-History Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $48,138.00 - $57,766.00

Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Nonexempt 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. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources

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