Organization's Summary Statement:
The project coordinator will support the operations of the Web Services team within the Office of Marketing and Communications to assist in the timely delivery of planned projects, including today.umd.edu, president.umd.edu, and research.umd.edu. Daily responsibilities include request intake from partners, keeping detailed documentation on projects from sources including ticket discussions and meetings, and tracking daily and weekly tasks across the 9-member team with project management software.
Physical Demands:
Normal Office Environment. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.
Preferences:
Delivers complete, high quality work on time.
Attention to detail and demonstrated analytical thinking skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team, especially in an open environment where active discussion and meetings take place in common space.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability to take direction and execute tasks independently.
Effective time management skills to move quickly between multiple projects.
Comfort with Slack or similar business messaging apps such as Google Chat or Microsoft Teams.
Proficient in use of office software: Google Suite (including Docs, Sheets, Slides); Microsoft Office.
Willingness to learn and to ask thoughtful questions when things are unclear.
Interest in how a team can efficiently create technical solutions to meet partner requirements and best engage university audiences.
Familiarity with project or task management software such as Linear, Asana, Basecamp or Jira.
Licenses/ Certifications:
N/A
Required Application Materials:
Cover letter, Resume and List of three professional references
Best Consideration Date:
March 14, 2025
Posting Close Date:
N/A
Open Until Filled:
Yes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: One (1) year of professional administrative or coordinator experience.
• Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of best practices in organization, administration, and customer service.
• Knowledge of proper protocol in dealing with confidential information.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.
Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!
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.
The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.
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