Program Management Specialist

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Program Management Specialist to support the Center for Global Migration Studies and the History Department. The role coordinates research initiatives, public programming, community engagement, and cross-campus collaboration on migration studies, while also supporting communications, event promotion, and undergraduate student advising.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of administrative staff experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years administrative staff experience required.
• Ability to organize data, conduct studies and analyses, and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Support operational, communications, advising, and project management needs.
• Coordinate research initiatives and cross-campus collaboration on migration studies.
• Support departmental communications, event promotion, and undergraduate student advising.

Skills

Office software

Written communication

Oral communication

Project coordination

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

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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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