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University of Maryland

Program Management Specialist

🇺🇸 College Park, MD

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $48K - $58K

💻 Other

🗓️ December 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Program Management Specialist. The role involves providing administrative and direct support to Chemistry and Biochemistry undergraduate and graduate programs by managing student records, clearing electronic blocks, performing prerequisite checks, maintaining databases, triaging student concerns, assisting with departmental events, and supporting webpage maintenance.

Highlights
  • Provide administrative and direct support to Chemistry and Biochemistry undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Clear electronic blocks and perform prerequisite checks
  • Copy exams and maintain student records
  • Maintain databases and triage student concerns to appropriate individuals
  • Assist with departmental events such as recruiting and awards ceremonies
  • Support maintenance of undergraduate and graduate webpages
  • Required skills include knowledge of research methods, data organization, basic analytical and statistical principles, and office automation software
  • Must have a bachelor's degree and two years of administrative staff experience
  • Salary range: $48,138.00 - $57,766.00
  • Department: CMNS-Chemistry & Biochemistry

Program Management Specialist Full Description

Job Description Summary

The Program Management Specialist will provide administrative and direct support to Chemistry and Biochemistry undergraduate and graduate programs. Specific tasks include clearing electronic blocks, performing prerequisite checks, copying exams and maintaining student records, maintaining databases and triaging student concerns to the appropriate individual. This position will also assist with departmental events, such as recruiting and awards ceremonies, and assist with the maintenance of undergraduate and graduate webpages. 

The mission of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Maryland is to conduct world-class,
cutting-edge research in the chemical sciences while delivering the highest quality of education to
undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates. Our research and education programs span the traditional chemistry areas of analytical, inorganic, organic, physical chemistry and biochemistry, and include visionary programs in chemical biology, materials chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and nanotechnology. We pride ourselves on a research and education environment that is highly interactive, collegial and offers students and researchers with the state-of-the-art instrumentation and the training environment needed for them to advance the discipline and become professional leaders. 

Physical Demands:
Sedentary Work: Primarily desk-based, requiring prolonged periods of sitting while performing tasks such as typing, filing, and using a computer. Repetitive Motion: Frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, and phone, which may involve repetitive hand and wrist movements. Occasional Lifting: Ability to lift and carry office materials, files and supplies up to 25 pounds (e.g., boxes, office equipment). Standing and Walking: Occasional walking to meetings, interacting with staff or faculty and attending departmental events or presentations. Visual and Mental Acuity: Requires the ability to focus on spreadsheets and documents for extended periods and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Communication: Frequent verbal communication with staff, faculty and sponsor representatives, requiring clear speech and the ability to hear and respond appropriately in meetings and discussions.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree.
EXPERIENCE: Two years experience in administrative staff work.
OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Elementary knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information; of basic methods and techniques used in organizing and conducting studies and analyses or programs, procedures, and organizations; of basic analytical and statistical principles and techniques. Skill in the use of office automation software and its application; in operating manual and automated office equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to present ideas and information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; to perform mathematical computations; to present statistical material in chart and graph form.

OTHER:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
N/A

Additional Job Details

Preferences: NA
 
Best Consideration Date: NA
 
Posting Close Date: 12/31/25
 
Open Until Filled: NA
 

Job Risks

Financial Disclosure Required

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

Department

CMNS-Chemistry & Biochemistry

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$48,138.00 - $57,766.00

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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