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Program Coordinator, QUEST Honors Program
Job Description
Position Number:
104880Title:
Program CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Program Coordinator, QUEST Honors ProgramCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
BMGT-Other Programs-IBM/QuestCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Robert H. Smith School of Business’ QUEST Honors Program seeks to hire a Program Coordinator. The QUEST Honors Program brings together 270 undergraduate students from the Robert H. Smith School of Business, A. James Clark School of Engineering, and College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences to work in multidisciplinary teams on experiential learning projects. QUEST is a three-year program through which students take five courses and participate in co-curricular activities. The incumbent will be tasked with coordinating daily operations, planning events and orientation, spearheading admissions, advising students and student organizations, and assisting the program staff and faculty as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience
- Two years of experience planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing assignments without instructions or experience working with high-achieving students.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, customer service, communication and stress-tolerance skills
- Highly detail-oriented
- Ability to build rapport with a variety of individuals at all levels inside and outside of the University (e.g., Faculty, Students, Staff, Top Management, Campus/Corporate Officials, Alumni, Vendors, etc.)
- Ability to handle challenging situations
- High level of self-directedness and proactive orientation
- A self-starter with a strong learning orientation and flexibility
- Willingness to speak up and offer novel ideas for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the QUEST Honors Program
- Takes the initiatives to find information as needed to solve problems
- Has a student-centric mindset
- Ability and willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to focus on tasks in an environment that is surrounded by ongoing activity
Preferences:
Preferred Education
- Masters degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field preferred.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Sedentary work. 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.
Repetitive motion.
Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer
terminal; extensive reading.
Light lifting in conjunction with event set-up
pull or otherwise move objects.
Repetitive motion.
Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer
terminal; extensive reading.
Light lifting in conjunction with event set-up
Posting Date:
10/19/2022Open Until Filled
NoBest Consideration Date
11/08/2022Diversity Statement:
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.
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