Coordinator, Retention

Program Coordinator for Retention

University of Maryland College Park

Position Summary

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. 

Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Center for
Minorities in Science and Engineering, the primary duties of the Program Coordinator for Retention are to support the Bridge Program for
Scientists and Engineers, First Generation Engineering students, and other first year students through developing and executing retention
initiatives. Bridge is a comprehensive retention program which includes a summer component. In this role, he/she is involved in the 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 the program budget. 

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 serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing
our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (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, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit
millions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s
  degree, Master’s preferred with experiences advising students and/or planning programs in higher education or related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft word, spreadsheets and
  databases. 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proven ability to make effective use of time,
  plan ahead, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative
  environment.
• 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: Master’s degree in higher education/student affairs, engineering, science, or related field.
• Experience planning
  programs, teaching collegiate-level courses, managing administrative processes, and events preferred.

Salary
range – $52K-$65K

https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/108241

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
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