University of Maryland
Program Management Specialist
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Program Management Specialist. The role involves assisting the Purchasing Assistant Warehouse Manager with purchase requests under $5000 for Trades Shops and acting as a liaison to identify and fulfill parts and materials procurement needs within the department. The specialist also supports the FM Logistics Assistant Manager and Multi-Trades Supervisor in processing purchase requests for FM Trades shops and other campus departments.
Highlights
- Assist with all Trades Shops purchasing requests under $5000.
- Serve as liaison for Assistant Directors, Managers, and Shop Supervisors to meet procurement needs.
- Support FM Logistics Assistant Manager and Multi-Trades Supervisor with purchase requests for parts and materials used by FM Trades shops and campus departments.
- Work on-site in an office environment with frequent urgent turnaround for goods and services.
- Travel on foot or by vehicle across campus for meetings or deliveries; valid class C Driver's license required if driving a State vehicle.
- Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two years of administrative staff experience; substitutions allowed with college credits.
- Salary range: $48,138.00 - $57,766.00.
- Position is full-time and not eligible for telework.
- Department: VPA-FM-FBO-Logistical Services.
- Employment contingent upon background check and verification of work authorization.
Program Management Specialist Full Description
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
Assists the Purchasing Assistant Warehouse Manager with all Trades Shops purchasing requests under $5000.00. Acts as a liaison within the Department for: Assistant Directors, Managers and Shop Supervisors, in identifying and meeting their parts and materials procurement needs.
Assists FM Logistics Assistant Manager and Multi-Trades Supervisor with all purchase requests of parts and materials for use by and of the FM Trades shops as well as other campus departments.
Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office environment. Due to the volume of quick turnaround required for goods and services requested by FM personnel, conditions are often stressful. This position requires on-site work and is not eligible for telework.
Preferences:
N/A
Licenses/ Certifications:
Although driving a State Vehicle is not a requirement for this position, travel by foot or vehicle may be required from time to time for meetings, deliveries, etc. across campus. If driving a State vehicle, incumbent must possess and maintain a valid class C Driver's license or equivalent with fewer than six points.
Assists the Purchasing Assistant Warehouse Manager with all Trades Shops purchasing requests under $5000.00. Acts as a liaison within the Department for: Assistant Directors, Managers and Shop Supervisors, in identifying and meeting their parts and materials procurement needs.
Assists FM Logistics Assistant Manager and Multi-Trades Supervisor with all purchase requests of parts and materials for use by and of the FM Trades shops as well as other campus departments.
Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office environment. Due to the volume of quick turnaround required for goods and services requested by FM personnel, conditions are often stressful. This position requires on-site work and is not eligible for telework.
Preferences:
N/A
Licenses/ Certifications:
Although driving a State Vehicle is not a requirement for this position, travel by foot or vehicle may be required from time to time for meetings, deliveries, etc. across campus. If driving a State vehicle, incumbent must possess and maintain a valid class C Driver's license or equivalent with fewer than six points.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree AND Two years experience in administrative staff work. 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.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials:
N/A
Best Consideration Date:
N/A
Posting Close Date:
March 18, 2026
Open Until Filled:
No
Visa Requirement:
**This position does not provide sponsorship for Visa**
**This position does not provide sponsorship for Visa**
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.
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPA-FM-FBO-Logistical Services
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.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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