Program Administrator, Maryland Center for Community Schools (Contractual)

Towson University•Towson, MD

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves implementing and maintaining a SharePoint hub for a complex research project, developing and maintaining spreadsheets for technical assistance projects, and coordinating meetings with various faculty and staff. The role is responsible for managing project budgets, including expense reports, reimbursements, and invoices, and requires learning Towson University's systems. Additionally, the administrator will support the research team with organizing site visits and travel arrangements, manage technical assistance communication channels, support events on campus, and participate in regular check-in meetings with the Director of MCCS. Telework may be available up to two days per week after 90 days of service.

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 effective working relationships
Ability to handle sensitive materials with discretion and tact
Ability to present ideas and information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to perform mathematical computations
Ability to present statistical material in chart and graph form
Ability to independently handle multiple tasks and set priorities
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in using SharePoint, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Word, Google Drive, Zoom, Social Medica, Mailchimp and Bit.ly
Experience with budgeting and working on complex projects
Experience working in a university setting
Demonstrated strength in project management, organization, communication and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Implementing and maintaining a SharePoint hub to track a high-level and complex research project for a team of eight researchers at multiple institutions.
Developing and maintaining spreadsheets to track individual technical assistance projects.
Coordinating regular meetings with Towson University (TU) and non-Towson University faculty and staff, with notetaking and following up on action items discussed during meetings.
Responsible for all project budgets being spent in accordance with the planned budget, producing expense reports, reimbursements, and invoices for completed work completed; required to learn Towson University’s systems and processes.
Supporting research team with organizing site visits and travel arrangements.
Establishing travel arrangements for MCCS team and for partners to visit campus.
Managing technical assistance communication supports via social media, email, Mailchimp, TU and community partners.
Supporting annual conventions and other technical assistance events on TU’s campus.
Participating in regular check-in meetings with the Director of MCCS for additional support as needed.