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Coordinator, Student Services and Advising

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$27 - 30 hourly

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Job Description - Coordinator, Student Services and Advising

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

This position is located at The Universities at Shady Grove, Rockville, MD.


The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) offers nearly 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs from nine Maryland public universities on one convenient campus in Montgomery County. The Macklin Center for Academic and Leadership Success provides support services to students completing degrees from one of the nine universities hosted at USG. Services include time management and goal-setting strategies, resume review, oral and written support, and the administration of disability accommodations.

Job Summary:

USG is recruiting a C1 Coordinator to support this unit. The position will run from April 15, 2026, until October 15, 2026. The Coordinator will provide on-site support to students consistent with the services offered by the Macklin Center for Academic and Leadership Success. Additionally, the Coordinator will provide guidance to students, faculty, and staff seeking general information.

Duties:

  • Coordinate in-person events, including tabling for program services, walk-in appointments, and drop-in events. 
  • Conduct one-on-one appointments regarding time management, goal setting, and public speaking strategies. 
  • Assist with program presentations to prospective and current students. 
  • Manage the check-in process for students taking exams within the Macklin Center and assist with organizing students before and after exams. 
  • Serve as a liaison between the testing room (BSE-1322K) and the main Macklin Center office, working with the team to anticipate and meet student needs during high-volume periods (e.g., midterms, finals, and events).

Required Application Materials:

Must submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References

Best Consideration Date: 03/10/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Physical Demands:

Professional environment; light event setup.

Preferences:

Bachelor's degree (degree in English, Communication, Psychology, or related field).

Minimum of 4 years of experience in a higher education or similar setting, preferably in direct service to students; experience should include some program and/or event coordination.

Ability to work with broad groups of students (culturally and academically).

Verbal and written communication skills.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Posting Close Date: Open until filled

 

Hourly Range: $27 - $30 per hr based on experience

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One (1) year of professional administrative or coordinator experience.

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 best practices in organization, administration, and customer service.
• Knowledge of proper protocol in dealing with confidential information.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Department

USG-Shady Grove Center

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

Hourly Range $27 - $30 per hour

Background Checks

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 Eligibility

The 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 Statement

The 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.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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