Posting Details

Position Number:

127986

Title:

Coordinator

Functional Title:

Coordinator for Student Organizations and Leadership Programs

Category Status:

35-Exempt Contingent Category 2

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.00

Unit:

USG-Shady Grove Center

Campus/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.

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.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

This position is located in Rockville, MD at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG).

USG currently has an exciting opportunity available for a Coordinator of Student Organizations and Leadership Programs. In this new role you will be responsible for coordinating the design and development of programming efforts for USG Student Organizations. You will design and oversee programs ensuring student members engage and advance leadership, teamwork and collaboration competencies. The Coordinator of Student Organizations and Leadership Programs will work with USG academic partners to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan that supports the vision for student leadership, teamwork and collaboration, including the development, planning and execution of in-person and virtual USG campus-wide events. This position will be responsible for providing leadership and management for student organizations, and for a wide variety of student life activities’ programming and promotion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university or college.

Experience:

2 years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Skilled in written and oral communications with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to develop collaborative partnerships
Ability to be flexible and creative with a commitment to high quality
Skilled in customer service
Ability to work with student service management systems and general office technology

Preferences:

Preferred:

Student services or student affairs experience developing, executing, and assessing programs, services in a higher education environment.
Event planning and promotion experience in a higher education environment
Experience leading or supporting student groups.
Experience working with marginalized/underrepresented communities.
Not required, but bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

This is a Contingent II – Contractual position.
This position is located in Rockville, MD

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Professional office environment. Typical workday requires several hours of sitting, talking and computer-based work. Physical activities include set up and break down of events, and standing for long periods of time. This position may require working 1-2 evening shifts a week as well as some weekends as needed.

Posting Date:

07/13/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

07/26/2023

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.

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