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University of Maryland
Program Director
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College Park, Maryland
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Full-Time
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$94K - $113K
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Other
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August 24th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Program Director. The Program Director leads daily operations of the Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (RQS), coordinating research capacity, community engagement, and reporting functions while managing collaborations between partner universities and organizations. The role includes overseeing administrative execution, integrating major center functions, interfacing with faculty leads, facilitating financial and operational data, and supervising a coordinator.
Highlights
- Lead day-to-day operations of the Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (RQS).
- Manage research collaboration across multiple universities and partner organizations.
- Coordinate cross-disciplinary research, education and workforce development, community engagement, and partnerships.
- Interface with faculty leads and provide financial and operational data for leadership decisions.
- Supervise a program coordinator.
- Required skills include business acumen, organizational communication, data analytics, negotiation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of professional program management experience.
- Preference for candidates with a Master’s degree, higher education experience, and knowledge of the RQS program.
- Salary range is $94,160 to $112,992 annually.
- Department: CMNS-Institute for Advanced Computer Studies; full-time regular staff position; financial disclosure required; offers contingent on background check.
Program Director Full Description
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
Leads day-to-day operations of the Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (RQS) including the areas of research capacity coordination, community engagement, and institute reporting functions. Manages activities between the Institute's collaborative universities and partner organizations, as well as administrative execution and integration of the four major functions of the center: 1) Cross-Disciplinary Research, 2) Education, Training, and Workforce Development, 3) Research Coordination and Community Engagement, and 4) Partnerships and Infrastructure. Interfaces with designated faculty leads and facilitates financial and operational data provision to allow the Institute leadership team to decide on the initiatives to undertake. Supervises coordinator.
Physical Demands: This is an office job that requires the ability to be stationary for long periods time and the visual acuity and manual dexterity required to operate a computer and other standard office machinery. Must be able to attend meetings in various locations on campus.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Leads day-to-day operations of the Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (RQS) including the areas of research capacity coordination, community engagement, and institute reporting functions. Manages activities between the Institute's collaborative universities and partner organizations, as well as administrative execution and integration of the four major functions of the center: 1) Cross-Disciplinary Research, 2) Education, Training, and Workforce Development, 3) Research Coordination and Community Engagement, and 4) Partnerships and Infrastructure. Interfaces with designated faculty leads and facilitates financial and operational data provision to allow the Institute leadership team to decide on the initiatives to undertake. Supervises coordinator.
Physical Demands: This is an office job that requires the ability to be stationary for long periods time and the visual acuity and manual dexterity required to operate a computer and other standard office machinery. Must be able to attend meetings in various locations on campus.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Ten (10) years of professional program management experience.
Experience: Ten (10) years of professional program management experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to research information and analyze/synthesize complex data and information to create reports and presentations with valid conclusions derived from various sources.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to research information and analyze/synthesize complex data and information to create reports and presentations with valid conclusions derived from various sources.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job Details
Preferences: Master's degree, experience in higher education, knowledge of the RQS program
Required Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, names and contact information for 3 references
Best Consideration Date: 9/1/2026, Open Until Filled
Physical Demands: This is an office job that requires the ability to be stationary for long periods time and the visual acuity and manual dexterity required to operate a computer and other standard office machinery. Must be able to attend meetings in various locations on campus.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
Yes
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
CMNS-Institute for Advanced Computer Studies
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$94,160 - $112,992
Benefits Summary
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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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