Title:
Assistant Director
Functional Title:
Assistant Director
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
100.0
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
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:
This position serves as the primary point of contact for all matters pertinent to the scheduling of and registration for the Masters’ programs’ courses in the Robert H. Smith School of Business. This position is responsible for gathering, verifying, and recording all course information for an effective scheduling process. In addition, this position is responsible for the setting up and scheduling of registration. This position must retain a high level of professionalism at all times.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
7-9 years of progressive related professional experience and 2 or more years of direct supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to us sound judgement.
- Ability to integrate ideas and concepts.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
- Demonstrated independence and resourcefulness.
- Friendly, flexible, service-oriented manner.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Advanced computer skills and attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, corporate clients, executives and staff.
- Ability to respond positively under pressure and workload.
- Ability to work in a highly independent manner at times across functions within the school.
Other:
This position requires incumbents to possess and maintain a Class C Driver’s License, or equivalent, valid in the State of Maryland with fewer than six (6) points.
Preferences:
Preferences:
Master’s degree preferred.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
This position requires regular evening hours and weekend hours.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Transporting of supplies and materials to and from other campuses. Travel up to 20%.
Best Consideration Date
03/13/2023
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.