University of Maryland
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
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College Park, MD
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Full-Time
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$61K - $73K
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Other
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April 10th, 2026
Python
SQL
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring an Undergraduate Program Coordinator. The role manages placement of instructional support like course aides and peer mentors in INFO courses, maintains accurate undergraduate student records including grade updates, supervises degree clearance processes, and supports recruitment for INFO undergraduate programs.
Highlights
- Manage placement of Undergraduate Course Aides and Academic Peer Mentors in INFO courses and co-curricular support spaces.
- Maintain accuracy of undergraduate records including grade changes and duplicate credit monitoring.
- Oversee undergraduate degree clearance by coordinating graduation requirement reviews and collaborating with campus offices.
- Support recruitment activities for INFO undergraduate programs.
- Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, knowledge of program management, and ability to interpret policies and regulations.
- Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in related fields, 1-3 years administrative experience in higher education, familiarity with University of Maryland systems, experience with data/task management tools like Airtable, data reporting, workflow automation, basic SQL, and Python understanding.
- Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in education or academic affairs, with work experience substitutable for education on a year-for-year basis up to 4 years.
- Salary range: $60,760 - $72,912 annually.
- Position is full-time staff regular in the INFO - College of Information department.
- Employment is contingent on background check and employment eligibility verification.
Undergraduate Program Coordinator Full Description
Job Description Summary
Organizational Summary Statement:
This position oversees the placement of instructional support, including Undergraduate Course Aides and Academic Peer Mentors, in INFO courses and undergraduate co-curricular support spaces. The position ensures the accuracy of undergraduate student records by managing record updates, including grade changes and duplicate credit monitoring. The position also oversees undergraduate degree clearance processes, coordinating timely review of graduation requirements and working with appropriate campus offices to ensure accurate and efficient processing. Additionally, this role supports recruitment efforts for the INFO undergraduate programs.
Physical Demands: N/A
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
This position oversees the placement of instructional support, including Undergraduate Course Aides and Academic Peer Mentors, in INFO courses and undergraduate co-curricular support spaces. The position ensures the accuracy of undergraduate student records by managing record updates, including grade changes and duplicate credit monitoring. The position also oversees undergraduate degree clearance processes, coordinating timely review of graduation requirements and working with appropriate campus offices to ensure accurate and efficient processing. Additionally, this role supports recruitment efforts for the INFO undergraduate programs.
Physical Demands: N/A
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) year of experience in education or academic affairs.
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.
Experience: One (1) year of experience in education or academic affairs.
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 program management and assessment.
Knowledge of instruction for higher education students.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Knowledge of instruction for higher education students.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter
Best Consideration Date: N/A
Posting Close Date: May 7, 2026
Open Until Filled: N/A
Preferences:
• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Business Administration, Information Science, Information Management, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in an administrative support role within higher education
• Familiarity with the University of Maryland systems and policies
• Experience with data/task management systems such as Airtable or similar platforms
• Experience working with data reporting or workflow automation tools
• Basic knowledge of SQL for querying data and generating reports
• Basic understanding of Python concepts (e.g., ability to read simple scripts and understand data structures)
• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Business Administration, Information Science, Information Management, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in an administrative support role within higher education
• Familiarity with the University of Maryland systems and policies
• Experience with data/task management systems such as Airtable or similar platforms
• Experience working with data reporting or workflow automation tools
• Basic knowledge of SQL for querying data and generating reports
• Basic understanding of Python concepts (e.g., ability to read simple scripts and understand data structures)
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
INFO-College of Information
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$60,760 - $72,912
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
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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