Coordinator, Community Outreach and Programs
Job Description
Position Number:
128010Title:
CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Coordinator, Community Outreach and ProgramsCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
100.0Unit:
BMGT-Ctrs-DingmanCampus/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 University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is seeking a Coordinator for Community Outreach and Programs for the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship. The Dingman Center is an internationally recognized Center for teaching and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. For the eighth straight year, the University of Maryland has ranked in the Top 10 of The Princeton Review’s annual survey of the Top Schools for Entrepreneurship.
The Dingman Center is an inclusive environment where we educate, empower and equip students with the business skills needed to be an entrepreneur and the resources necessary to make their business ideas a reality. We proactively seek to work with both traditional and social entrepreneurs, as well as female founders and under-represented minorities.
We are looking for a hardworking, solutions-oriented professional to join our team as the Coordinator for Community Outreach and Programs. This person will support the Dingman Center team in delivering on its mission and its strategic pillars 1) inclusive entrepreneurship 2) knowledge hub 3) growth school through a sustainable portfolio of high-quality programming that educates, equips and inspires the University of Maryland student body and expanding its impact to the Prince George’s County community.
The Dingman Center is an inclusive environment where we educate, empower and equip students with the business skills needed to be an entrepreneur and the resources necessary to make their business ideas a reality. We proactively seek to work with both traditional and social entrepreneurs, as well as female founders and under-represented minorities.
We are looking for a hardworking, solutions-oriented professional to join our team as the Coordinator for Community Outreach and Programs. This person will support the Dingman Center team in delivering on its mission and its strategic pillars 1) inclusive entrepreneurship 2) knowledge hub 3) growth school through a sustainable portfolio of high-quality programming that educates, equips and inspires the University of Maryland student body and expanding its impact to the Prince George’s County community.
The Community Outreach and Program Coordinator will support the team to expand its impact to Prince George’s County community and schools. This person will report to the Assistant Director of Community Programs and work closely with all members of the Dingman Center staff, faculty partners and other collaborators.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience:
2-4 years of relevant professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience:
2-4 years of relevant professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High energy, efficient worker who excels in a dynamic working environment.
- Strong personal communication skills; ability to build relationships with people at varying levels particularly UMD students, bootcamp trainers and high school students.
- Mission-driven and ability to exercise empathy to understand the needs stakeholders, to foster community, and effectively conduct outreach.
- Enjoys operations and administrative tasks – prides themself in making things more efficient and helping others create successful programs and events
- Experience and skills focused on marketing (including social media, website), communications and community engagement
- Inclusive – knows and values diversity of all kinds
- Collaborative – enjoys being part of a team and helping other team members succeed
- Communicates proactively and in a professional manner, prioritizes customer service
- Interest in innovation and entrepreneurship, knowledge of the entrepreneurial process a plus
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work under time constraints and adapt quickly to a changing environment
- Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience or interest working with digital platforms such as Salesforce.com, Coda, Airtable, Google Suite.
- Willingness to work some early mornings and evenings
Preferences:
Preferences:
Experience or interest in engaging, training or facilitating programs for high schools students a plus
Experience or interest in engaging, training or facilitating programs for high schools students a plus
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Ability to lift ten lbs.
Posting Date:
10/25/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
11/03/2023Diversity 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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