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The College Park Program Coordinator will assist the Director of the College Park Master of Science in Applied Economics program. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all operational aspects of the program’s College Park location.

The program is an evening program with courses in both College Park and Washington, DC, and also online. There are 2 program coordinators. One coordinator works primarily in DC, the other works primarily on our main campus in College Park. This position description is specific to the full time coordinator in the College Park location. Some days it may be necessary for this coordinator to come to the DC location for meetings, training sessions, or other work related events.

The program coordinators are responsible for the oversight and management of the day-to-day operational needs of the program including but not limited to the program’s admissions process, student and alumni services, scheduling of courses, and business services.

Due to the nature of this program, on-site presence is required (Mon-Thurs) 2:30pm-6:45pm, with flexibility for remote work prior to 2:30pm Mon-Thurs and on Fridays.

Some additional flexibility can be possible when classes are not in session in January and in the Summer. A few times per year we will need the coordinator to help work at events in DC or other locations, which could be in the evenings or on weekends. Full-time employment benefits include health benefits according to university guidelines for regular staff of the University of Maryland, College Park.

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of professional administrative experience is required.

Familiarity with University of Maryland and/or administering graduate education programs.

For best consideration, please apply online by Friday, September 27, 2024. Please include a cover letter, resume and three professional references with complete contact information (including email addresses).

Spend long hours sitting and using computers. Light lifting of materials and supplies. Some walking.

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.