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Program Coordinator, FTMBA

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number: 104757
Title: Program Coordinator
Functional Title: Program Coordinator, FTMBA
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: BMGT-Dean-MBA Programs
Campus/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

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The position is responsible for supporting the recruiting and admissions for MBA/MS programs. The position will assist in planning, recruiting, and yielding, with primary responsibilities in communications management and event management for the masters programs. In addition, this position will support a customer service framework and logistical requirements for all masters programs.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:
  • 2-3 years professional experience
  • Experience in marketing, communications, and/or event management


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Proven ability to make effective use of time, plan ahead, and coordinate multiple projects.
  • Highly developed organizational and computer skills, with strict attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to integrate ideas and concepts.
  • Friendly, flexible, service-oriented manner, and mature judgment.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with external candidates, faculty, corporate clients, executives and staff.
  • Proven ability to respond positively to extreme pressures of time and workload.
  • Proven oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a highly independent manner across functions within the school.

This position requires the ability to work evenings and weekends for special events and travel locally, regionally, and domestically.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Experience working with MBA and/or MS Admissions preferred.
  • Direct customer service or consultative sales experience.
  • Experience working in Higher Education, especially a business school environment and graduate education experience preferred. SalesForce and Calendly experiences are preferred.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
On occasion, transporting and carrying print materials and supplies to on- or off-site events
Posting Date: 09/14/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 10/06/2023
Diversity 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References (no emails sent from system)
Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have the ability to work evenings and weekends for special events?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have the ability to travel locally, regionally, and domestically?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * How did you hear about this position?
    • LinkedIn
    • UMD Job Site
    • Personal Referral
    • Washington Post
    • Baltimore Sun
    • Local Publication
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Inside Higher Education
    • INDEED
    • HERC
    • Hispanic Outlook
    • Diverse Jobs
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Professional Journal
    • Listserv
    • Other
    • SimplyHired
    • CareerBliss
    • Job Fairs
    • Monster.Com
    • Craigslist
    • UMD Job Fair
    • CareerBuilder