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University of Maryland

Coordinator, Academic and Student Affairs

🇺🇸 Hybrid - College Park, MD

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $56K - $65K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ October 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Coordinator, Academic and Student Affairs. The role involves advising undergraduate students on academic and service-related issues, supporting admissions and recruitment activities, managing special events like orientations and open houses, and overseeing academic programs such as first-year advising and student organization support within the Fischell Department of Bioengineering.

Highlights
  • Advise approximately 500 undergraduate students on academic and student service matters.
  • Support department admissions and recruitment efforts.
  • Manage special events including orientations and open houses.
  • Coordinate academic initiatives like first-year advising and student organization support.
  • Knowledge of recruitment, retention, and customer service best practices required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products necessary.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or two+ years in student services preferred.
  • Minimum of one year experience in higher education, academic advising, student personnel administration, or counseling required.
  • Salary range: $56,000 - $65,000 annually.
  • Reports to the Program Manager of Academic and Student Affairs in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering.

Coordinator, Academic and Student Affairs Full Description

Job Description Summary

The Fischell Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Coordinator, Academic and Student Affairs to support the administration of the department's undergraduate and graduate academic programs and student services. Responsibilities of this position include advising current undergraduate students on various issues related to academic and student services, supporting the department's admissions and recruitment efforts, managing special events throughout the year such as orientations and open houses, and managing academic initiatives such as first-year advising programs and student organization support. The department serves approximately 500 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. The Coordinator reports to the Program Manager of Academic and Student Affairs.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st-century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerate entrepreneurship, and to transform research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.

Preferences:
- Master's Degree in an advising-related field or two or more years of experience in student services

Physical Demands:
Mostly sedentary work is performed in an office environment, requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards for extended periods. Ability to engage in extensive reading of materials and computer screens. Ability to traverse short/long distances on and off campus to attend meetings and events.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in higher education, academic advising, student personnel administration, or counseling.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 
Knowledge of recruitment, retention, and customer service best practices.
Knowledge of organization and administration best practices.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References
 
Best Consideration Date: 11/5/2025
 
Posting Close Date: N/A
 
Open Until Filled: Yes
Visa Requirements:UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States or in the future.
This position allows for a combination of in-person and telework days as approved by the supervisor. Guidance regarding hybrid work is subject to change at any time to align with operational or business needs.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

ENGR-Fischell Department of Bioengineering

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$56,000 -$65,000

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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