University of Maryland
Readiness Specialist
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College Park, MD
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Full-Time
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$84K - $101K
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Other
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July 8th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Readiness Specialist. This role coordinates Campus Engagement Group activities, supports other campus engagement efforts, assists the Change Team in delivering readiness workshops, and helps develop communication materials for the Elevate Change Management team within the Division of Information Technology.
Highlights
- Coordinates activities for Campus Engagement Groups and supports campus engagement efforts.
- Assists in delivering and facilitating readiness workshops, functional overviews, and town halls.
- Prepares data staging and scenario development for readiness activities.
- Contributes to website content, newsletter articles, and other communications.
- Requires knowledge of organizational principles, project management skills, and strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a minimum of three years related experience required; additional experience may substitute for education.
- Preference for candidates with higher-education experience and expertise in organizational change or stakeholder engagement in complex projects.
- Position is essential, may require work during emergencies and outside normal hours including nights, weekends, or different shifts.
- Salary range: $83,840 - $100,608 annually; Staff Contractual (Fixed Term) employment type.
- Works within the Division of Information Technology's ERP Enterprise Resource Planning department, collaborating across teams.
Readiness Specialist Full Description
Job Description Summary & Additional Information
Job Description Summary:
This position is available within the University of Maryland's Division of Information Technology (DIT).
Join our Elevate team to be part of the transformation to the next generation of student services computing at the University of Maryland (UMD). We are seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Readiness Specialist for the Elevate Change Management team.
Join our Elevate team to be part of the transformation to the next generation of student services computing at the University of Maryland (UMD). We are seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Readiness Specialist for the Elevate Change Management team.
This person coordinates activities for the Campus Engagement Groups and supports other campus engagement efforts. The position also assists the Change Team in the delivery and facilitation of readiness workshops, functional overviews, and town halls; including data staging and scenario development. As a member of the team, the position aids in the development of website content, newsletter articles, and other communication activities.
The Readiness Specialist receives direct supervision from the Readiness Lead but is expected to work across the ERP team as necessary.
**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.**
**May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.**
Additional Information:
Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.
Visa Sponsorship Information:
- DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
- F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.
Physical Demands:
Normal office environment - Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.
Preferences:
- Prior experience working within a higher‑education environment (institutional, consulting, or system implementation) is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting organizational change, readiness activities, or stakeholder engagement in complex project environments.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate impacts and readiness needs for diverse campus audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to create clear, tailored materials for faculty, staff, and student stakeholder groups.
- Collaborative and detail‑oriented, able to work effectively with project team members and campus stakeholders in fast‑moving environments
Required Application Materials:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of Three References
Best Consideration Date:
July 28, 2026
Posting Close Date:
N/A
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in related field.
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 organizational principles and time management practices.
Skill in project management, including planning, coordinating, tracking progress, and ensuring successful completion of initiatives within established timelines.
Skill in project management, including planning, coordinating, tracking progress, and ensuring successful completion of initiatives within established timelines.
Skill in verbal and written communication to clearly convey information, prepare correspondence, and interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to analyze complex information, identify issues, and evaluate options.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to analyze complex information, identify issues, and evaluate options.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Department
DIT-ERP-Enterprise Resource Planning
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)
Salary Range
$83,840 - $100,608
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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