Job Description

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state\'s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation\'s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation\'s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The College of Information Studies (iSchool) seeks an Academic Information Coordinator to oversee short- and long-term course scheduling and support the Executive Director for Academics and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs with curriculum planning and scheduling. This position will coordinate the flow of scheduling related information to and from iSchool teams such as payroll and budget/finance, and other relevant Campus units, such as the central scheduling office and the Office of Extended Studies (OES). This position will also serve as the official scheduler of the College of Information Studies.
Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor degree. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the degree and 2 years of relevant experience.

Experience:

• Experience working with a range of planning and scheduling applications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferences:

Preferences:

• Experience working with database applications, including a basic understating of relational databases and SQL queries.
• Familiarity with UMD iSchool academic program operations, including advising, scheduling, staffing, and teaching support processes.
• Familiarity with UMD-wide and iSchool-specific information systems that support academic program operations.
• Masters (underway or completed) in information management or related discipline.

Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:

The College of Information Studies strives to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify as members of underrepresented, underserved, and/or marginalized communities.

Note: If you need an accommodation in the application process, please notify iSchool HR at ischoolhr@umd.edu

Salary Range: Low 60s
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands

Sedentary work. Employee is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date: 06/09/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 06/30/2023
Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter
• Reference Letter 1

Optional Documents

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