Office of the Provost - Faculty Affairs

This position will serve as the primary administrative support person for the Office of Faculty Affairs.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $39,232 and has 11 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available for Maryland residents.

• Coordinating and tracking all financial transactions including: ordering supplies, reconciling purchasing card, maintaining purchasing card records per State of Maryland and University guidelines; and preparing purchase orders
• Making general office purchases
• Making all necessary arrangements for travel and independently performing required administrative follow-up including conference and hotel registration, acting as liaison with travel agencies, and preparing travel expense statements
• Entering, updating, retrieving, and creating reports as needed
• Editing, formatting, and revising a variety of documents and materials created by others. Proofreading for grammatical, typographical and basic content errors. Converting rough copy and drafts to final version quality reports, presentations, and documents
• Posting advertisements for faculty positions
• Receiving and screening phone calls and correspondence
• Scheduling meetings; arranging space and catering as needed
• Developing and maintaining electronic and paper filing systems
• Copying and filing
• Tracking inventory and coordinating repair requests

Requires a High School Diploma/GED and three years of experience providing administrative support. Must have the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions. Must have the ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, email, and electronic calendar systems required.

College level or university experience preferred.

A background check will be required.

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 11 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement/Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include benefits.

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.