**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.**
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:
Resume
Cover Letter
List of three References
Best Consideration Date:
July 20, 2026
Posting Close Date:
Open until filled
Open Until Filled:
Yes
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 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.
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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 EligibilityThe 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 StatementThe 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Three (3) years of related experience
- Project management skills (planning, coordinating, tracking progress)
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze complex information, identify issues, and evaluate options
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- High level of attention to detail
- Prior experience working within a higher-education environment
- Experience supporting organizational change, readiness activities, or stakeholder engagement
- Ability to create clear, tailored materials for faculty, staff, and student stakeholder groups
- Strong communication and storytelling skills
- Collaborative and able to work effectively with project team members in fast-moving environments
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