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Administrative Assistant, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Universities at Shady Grove

Job Description

Position Number:

11480303

Title:

Administrative Assistant II

Functional Title:

Administrative Assistant, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Universities at Shady Grove

Category Status:

31-Nonexempt,Contingent 1

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.00

Unit:

USG-Shady Grove Center

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

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

This position is located at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) in Rockville, MD

  • Provides direct administrative support to Universities at Shady Grove (USG’s) Chief Diversity Officer.
  • Acts as point person for communication of university policies/procedures; providing a high level of customer service, public relations as liaison.
  • Establishes and coordinates meetings; prepares agendas and collects/creates materials for meetings; organizes highly confidential calendars/files. Responsible for scheduling appointments.
  • Maintains logs of staff summary activities to constantly track and monitor document flow. Maintains and monitors reporting; monitor web pages. Handles various management and statistical reports requiring a high degree of judgment, responsibility, and confidentiality.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:
3 years experience providing administrative support.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • General knowledge of and skill in the practical application of generally accepted office practices and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effective both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to proofread and edit written documents.
  • Skill in various computer software packages, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation programs, Internet, email and calendaring software. 
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. 
  • Ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner. 
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions.

Preferences:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Some college preferred.
  • Experience in higher education.
  • Work experience in environments that model, embrace, and incorporate diverse thoughts and perspectives, in an all-inclusive atmosphere.
  • Bilingual preferred but not required.

Posting Date:

03/03/2023

Closing Date:

03/17/2023

Open Until Filled

No

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.

Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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