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Brin Events Coordinator
Job Description
Position Number:
128249Title:
CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Brin Events CoordinatorCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1Unit:
CMNS-MathematicsCampus/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.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Brin Mathematics Research Center (Brin MRC) was funded in 2022 and itsmission is to promote excellence in mathematical sciences. Activities sponsoredby the Brin MRC include long-term programs, conferences and workshops, speciallecture series, and summer schools. The Center is part of the Department ofMathematics.
We seek a highly organized and personable individual with excellent customerservice experience related to event planning. The successful candidate will jointhe Math Department Business Office and the position will bridge over to the BrinMathematics Research Center.
The primary role of the Brin MRC Coordinator is to oversee and coordinate allactivities taking place at the Center.
We seek a highly organized and personable individual with excellent customerservice experience related to event planning. The successful candidate will jointhe Math Department Business Office and the position will bridge over to the BrinMathematics Research Center.
The primary role of the Brin MRC Coordinator is to oversee and coordinate allactivities taking place at the Center.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of event related experience showing progressive responsibility in event planning; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Superior customer service skills and friendly disposition.
- Skilled in discovering and anticipating client needs by providing creative event solutions.
- Very punctual with attention to details, specifically within scheduled timeframes.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain effective work relationship with departmental colleagues and visitors. Show strong organizational skills and able to work collaboratively in a dynamic work environment.
- Computer proficiency required, including competency in Excel, Word and other commonly used office software.
Preferences:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior work experience in an academic environment.
- Preferred knowledge, but not required, of the following UMCP systems: BA4 (Accounting Shadow System) and SAP Concur (Travel System).
- Experience in graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suites). Familiar with webpages (basic website updates) and databases (participants’ data updates).
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Basic office environment, must be able to lift and move a minimum of 25lbs
Posting Date:
03/23/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
04/14/2023Diversity 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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