Program Administrative Specialist

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

6d•$51,069 - $61,283•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Risk and Reliability (CRR) at the University of Maryland is seeking a collaborative, highly motivated problem-solver to serve as Program Administrative Specialist in support of the CRR Director. CRR is an umbrella organization for safety, risk, and reliability research with membership from across the A. James Clark School of Engineering, with administrative functions housed in Mechanical Engineering. CRR is a globally recognized leader in risk and reliability research and education, with a significant portfolio of research in clean energy, infrastructure, transportation, and product durability. Reporting to the CRR Director, the ideal candidate is an experienced administrator looking to play a key role in business practices that support the operations of CRR. The candidate will play a critical role in managing day-to-day operations and implementing business systems to increase productivity, efficiency, and impact. The Program Administrative Coordinator is the primary administrative partner to the Director and represents CRR in their absence. The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions. Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances, and/or travel to deliver and pick up materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Four years experience in administrative staff work.
Working knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information, working knowledge of analytical and statistical principles and techniques.
Skill in the use of office automation software and its applications, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, to handle sensitive materials with discretion and tact, to present ideas and information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to perform mathematical computations; to present statistical material in chart and graph form.
Ability to independently handle multiple tasks and set priorities.