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Coordinator, Academic Programs (Business)
Job Description
Position Number:
119878Title:
CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Coordinator, Academic Programs (Business)Category Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1Unit:
UGST-Office of Letters & SciencesCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Office of Letters and Sciences (LTSC) is one of the largest undergraduate advising offices at the university, primarily focused on assisting students in choosing majors and facilitating student preparation for admission to limited enrollment programs.
The Coordinator collaborates with the Business Exploration Series (BES) Coordinator to ensure successful planning and implementation of BES events and first-year experience courses, provide expanded support designed to increase retention and graduation rates of students with an initial interest in business, and presents at recruitment events.
This position provides academic advising to students through drop-in hours, appointments, e-mail, workshops, etc. and teaches a section of UNIV100 and 108 (or other courses) as needed.
All LTSC staff provide support for orientation and recruitment events, serve on designated committees, and support various other initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
- A minimum of two years of professional experience working in a higher education setting is required.
- Experience with program or event planning, teaching undergraduates, and with undergraduate advising is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to present to groups of students and parents.
- Ability to work cooperatively with LTSC staff of approximately 30 and with representatives from across campus.
- Possess strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills; well-organized, extremely motivated, and self-disciplined; and ability to keep multiple projects and responsibilities current.
- Proficiency using, or ability to quickly learn, campus advising technology and Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s degree preferred in higher education/student affairs or a related field.
- Experience with University of Maryland academic policies and procedures.
- Experience advising students on business majors, careers, and parallel paths.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary position involving extensive use of desktop computers. The position does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings, and transporting materials and setting up for programs/events.
Posting Date:
05/30/2023Closing Date:
06/22/2023Open Until Filled
NoDiversity 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.
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