Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

Campus / College Information :

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. Background Checks

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Position Summary / Purpose of Position : The Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering (CMSE) was established in 1981 as a unit within the School of Engineering and provides academic support services and outreach programs designed to recruit, retain, and graduate African American, Hispanic American, and Native American engineering students.

The staff provides retention, outreach, and recruitment activities and programs for pre-college, community college, undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the Clark School.

The primary duties of the Program Coordinator for Outreach and Recruitment are to lead or participate in outreach, recruitment and other initiatives and activities for CMSE that are designed to increase the participation and enrollment of underrepresented minority students in engineering.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to : creating and implementing recruitment and yield activities for prospective undergraduate students, creating summer and other programs for pre-college students and working with community college students.

The individual in this role will be involved in program development from inception to implementation including designing and executing marketing strategies, recruiting and selecting participants, hiring and supervising instructors and student staff, advising students, and developing and tracking program budgets.

As a member of the small CMSE team, the Program Coordinator also takes on responsibilities in data collection and report writing, and sometimes assists in writing funding and grant proposals.

Due to the dynamic nature of the work and the collaborative culture of the office, the person in this position must be comfortable assisting with other mission critical projects and tasks as needed.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing ourstudents to create innovations that will address the 21st century GrandChallenges (e.

g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and

improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities intoinnovations that benefit millions.

Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks : Minimum Qualifications : Education :

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree.

Experience :

Two-years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft word, spreadsheets and databases.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
• Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Proven ability to work independently, adapt to changing, plan ahead, and coordinate multiple projects
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail
• Sound decision-making, judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to inclusion and working with diverse populations is critical.

Preferences : Preferences :

• Master’s degree in higher education / student affairs, engineering, science, or related field.
• Recruitment experience and / or planning programs in higher education or related field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Certifications : Additional Information : Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Physical Demands

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
• Substantial repetitive movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers from computer entry work.
• Good visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Must be able to maneuver around the campus to attend meetings.
• Able to communicate with faculty, staff and students who have inquiries. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
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