The Administrative Coordinator plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive administrative support to the IBBR Directors, faculty affairs, and general operations. This position will ensure smooth administrative functions and seamless execution of administrative tasks, project coordination, and other day to day administrative functions. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and possess excellent communication skills.
POSTING DATE: 02/26/2024
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. BEST CONSIDERATION DATE: 03/15/2024
HOW TO APPLY: Please visit https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/117168
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant work experience.
Experience Required:
- 3-5 years of experience working in an administrative position supporting senior leadership in a University environment.
- Experience with electronic databases and expertise in Microsoft Office products.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND, ABILITIES
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Must possess sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with a variety of personalities and constituencies internally and across University campuses in a changing department and office environment.
- A demonstrated ability to remain flexible, calm, and productive in a fast-paced professional environment.
- Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and calendar and email applications.
- Demonstrated success taking initiative and ownership as well as following through and completing projects.
- Must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task a heavy workload delegating work to others as needed.
- Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions to complex situations and problems.
PREFERENCES
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Normal office environment. Position may require extended working hours and scheduling flexibility to include early mornings, evenings and weekends. Fast-paced and deadline driven office environment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is located in Shady Grove (Rockville, MD)
BENEFITS SUMMARY
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.