Student Support Coordinator

University of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland's Department of Computer Science seeks a Student Support Coordinator to assist student organizations and the Computing Catalyst team. You will coordinate events, manage policies, and support town halls and external relations activities.

This role requires exceptional organization, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of professional program, outreach, or event coordination experience.
• Experience with outreach/marketing strategies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with student organizations and provide guidance on university policies.
• Coordinate purchasing requests and event logistics with the business office.
• Support external relations events and assist with town halls and large events.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 diverse students from around the world. The graduate program ranks 12th in the nation (7th 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

The Student Support Coordinator supports both Department of Computer Science (CS) student organizations and the Computing Catalyst team, and this individual will work under the supervision of the Director of Corporate Partnership Development and the Associate Director of the Computing Catalyst. This individual will serve as the primary liaison with student organizations, providing guidance on departmental and university policies, hosting town hall meetings, working with the business office to coordinate purchasing requests and event logistics, and assisting student groups with logistics support for large events as well as assisting external relations events as needed. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to providing outstanding support to students while advancing the department's student engagement and retention goals. Due to the nature of the work, this position requires the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, on a regular basis.

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.

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
• Event planning experience

Required Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Best Consideration Date

August 17, 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

$64,000 - $73,500

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 che