Program Specialist

University of Maryland, Baltimore • Baltimore, MD

69d • $58,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), School of Nursing (SON) is currently recruiting a Program Specialist for the Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health to support the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program.
The Program Specialist will accomplish responsibilities by applying specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of professional discipline normally acquired through advanced education or specialized training. Resolves issues and significant matters on behalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to development and evaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance. May independently manage or administer programs, processes, projects, or resources.
At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, we are driven by our seven core values, philosophy, and daily business and education practices of our University.
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor 's degree.
• Experience: Two (2) years’ administrative or program coordination experience.
• Other: Related experience to program may be substituted for education. Ability to prepare financial statements and budgets.
• Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems, specifically the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Demonstrable skill in taking initiatives and organization.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and administrative support of the Nurse Anesthesia program (approximately, 90 students and 6 full-time faculty).
• Contribute to assignments and projects that require significant evaluation, originality, and ingenuity.
• Provide solutions to issues and judgment outside of pre-established guidelines or processes.
• Develop and schedule program work plan in accordance with specifications and funding limitations to shape the program. Oversee daily operations; organize program activities; and set priorities.
• Monitor and facilitate use of program funds to support needed resources. Make recommendations to program lead in use of funds.
• Provide routine and non-routine technical advice, problem solving assistance, and answer questions. Interpret program goals and policies and provide administrative support to the program team.
• Assist in conceptualization, development, and preparation of written products such as the CRNA student handbook, CRNA clinical handbook, TEAMS pages, meeting minutes, website content, final progress reports, and promotional materials in partnership with the CRNA faculty.
• Recommend resources for the improvement of the University, school, and program.
• Prepare and analyze program financial statements, expenditures, and budgets for management or outside agencies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of recruiting plan for program participants, members, and volunteers. Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings or conferences, coordinate logistics, scheduling, and participant communications.
• Enter new student cohort information into the national database. Submit and retrieve compliance information for graduation. Assist in evaluating program effectiveness to develop improved methods; devise evaluation methodology and implements; analyze results and recommend and/or take appropriate action. Has the authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement policies or procedures to ensure effective operation of the program.
• Interact and maintain liaison with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies (hospitals, agency coordinators, and preceptors) in facilitating program objectives. Serve as primary contact and thinks critically about all aspects of the program to resolve questions and make decisions related to the program. Oversee the daily operations and communication of students as they onboard to clinical sites, submit clinical hours /cases via PRISM, and evaluation forms to preceptors.
• Prepare or assist in preparation of funding grant proposal and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors for program.
• Perform other administrative duties having a significant impact on the overall goals of program, for example, maintaining the lab schedule and opening the CRNA labs, answering phones, making copies, scanning, sending emails, and mailing documents.

Benefits

• UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of.
• This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.
• Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees