Program Management Specialist

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

About The Position

The Program Management Specialist will provide administrative and direct support to Chemistry and Biochemistry undergraduate and graduate programs. Specific tasks include clearing electronic blocks, performing prerequisite checks, copying exams and maintaining student records, maintaining databases and triaging student concerns to the appropriate individual. This position will also assist with departmental events, such as recruiting and awards ceremonies, and assist with the maintenance of undergraduate and graduate webpages. The mission of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Maryland is to conduct world-class, cutting-edge research in the chemical sciences while delivering the highest quality of education to undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates. Our research and education programs span the traditional chemistry areas of analytical, inorganic, organic, physical chemistry and biochemistry, and include visionary programs in chemical biology, materials chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and nanotechnology. We pride ourselves on a research and education environment that is highly interactive, collegial and offers students and researchers with the state-of-the-art instrumentation and the training environment needed for them to advance the discipline and become professional leaders. Physical Demands: Sedentary Work: Primarily desk-based, requiring prolonged periods of sitting while performing tasks such as typing, filing, and using a computer. Repetitive Motion: Frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, and phone, which may involve repetitive hand and wrist movements. Occasional Lifting: Ability to lift and carry office materials, files and supplies up to 25 pounds (e.g., boxes, office equipment). Standing and Walking: Occasional walking to meetings, interacting with staff or faculty and attending departmental events or presentations. Visual and Mental Acuity: Requires the ability to focus on spreadsheets and documents for extended periods and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Communication: Frequent verbal communication with staff, faculty and sponsor representatives, requiring clear speech and the ability to hear and respond appropriately in meetings and discussions.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree.
EXPERIENCE: Two years experience in administrative staff work.
OTHER: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Elementary knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information; of basic methods and techniques used in organizing and conducting studies and analyses or programs, procedures, and organizations; of basic analytical and statistical principles and techniques.
Skill in the use of office automation software and its application; in operating manual and automated office equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; 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.
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.