University of Maryland
Coordinator, Student Services and Advising
🇺🇸
Rockville, MD
🕑
Part-Time
💰
$27 - $30
per Hour
💻
Academic Advising
🗓️
March 7th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland Shady Grove (UMSG) is hiring a Coordinator, Student Services and Advising. The Coordinator will provide on-site support to students at the Macklin Center for Academic and Leadership Success, offering guidance on time management, goal setting, public speaking, and assisting with exam procedures and event coordination. The role also includes liaising between testing rooms and the main office to support student needs during busy periods.
Highlights
- Coordinate in-person events such as tabling, walk-in appointments, and drop-in events.
- Conduct one-on-one sessions focusing on time management, goal setting, and public speaking strategies.
- Assist with program presentations for prospective and current students.
- Manage student check-in and organization for exams within the Macklin Center.
- Serve as liaison between testing room and main office during high-volume times like midterms and finals.
- Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow proper protocols for sensitive information.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least one year of professional administrative or coordinator experience; additional related experience may substitute for education.
- Preferred qualifications include four years of higher education experience, event coordination, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Hourly compensation ranges from $27 to $30 based on experience.
Coordinator, Student Services and Advising Full Description
Job Description Summary & Additional Information
This position is located at The Universities at Shady Grove, Rockville, MD.
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) offers nearly 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs from nine Maryland public universities on one convenient campus in Montgomery County. The Macklin Center for Academic and Leadership Success provides support services to students completing degrees from one of the nine universities hosted at USG. Services include time management and goal-setting strategies, resume review, oral and written support, and the administration of disability accommodations.
Job Summary:
USG is recruiting a C1 Coordinator to support this unit. The position will run from April 15, 2026, until October 15, 2026. The Coordinator will provide on-site support to students consistent with the services offered by the Macklin Center for Academic and Leadership Success. Additionally, the Coordinator will provide guidance to students, faculty, and staff seeking general information.
Duties:
- Coordinate in-person events, including tabling for program services, walk-in appointments, and drop-in events.
- Conduct one-on-one appointments regarding time management, goal setting, and public speaking strategies.
- Assist with program presentations to prospective and current students.
- Manage the check-in process for students taking exams within the Macklin Center and assist with organizing students before and after exams.
- Serve as a liaison between the testing room (BSE-1322K) and the main Macklin Center office, working with the team to anticipate and meet student needs during high-volume periods (e.g., midterms, finals, and events).
Required Application Materials:
Must submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References
Best Consideration Date: 03/10/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Physical Demands:
Professional environment; light event setup.
Preferences:
Bachelor's degree (degree in English, Communication, Psychology, or related field).
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a higher education or similar setting, preferably in direct service to students; experience should include some program and/or event coordination.
Ability to work with broad groups of students (culturally and academically).
Verbal and written communication skills.
Licenses/Certifications: N/A
Posting Close Date: Open until filled
Hourly Range: $27 - $30 per hr based on experience
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) year of professional administrative or coordinator experience.
Experience: One (1) year of professional administrative or coordinator experience.
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, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of best practices in organization, administration, and customer service.
• Knowledge of proper protocol in dealing with confidential information.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
• Knowledge of proper protocol in dealing with confidential information.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
Department
USG-Shady Grove Center
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)
Salary Range
Hourly Range $27 - $30 per hour
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.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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