Job Description Summary
Organizational Statement Summary:
The Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (NACS) Program is an interdisciplinary graduate training program housed within the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park. The program offers a Ph.D. degree focused on training scholars in the integrative study of brain, behavior, and cognition through coursework and mentored research. With participation from over 20 departments and research centers, NACS fosters collaboration across diverse disciplines. Research areas span cognitive neuroscience, computational modeling, language, sensory systems, and neurodevelopmental disorders. The program emphasizes academic excellence, scientific ethics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of graduate training.
The Assistant Director of the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (NACS) Program supports the Director in managing and advancing all aspects of the graduate program. This role is pivotal in coordinating program operations, facilitating faculty and student engagement, maintaining institutional partnerships, and ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. The position involves a high level of independent judgment, organization, and communication across multiple academic and research units.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Master’s degree preferred.
● Experience supporting graduate academic programs or interdisciplinary research initiatives.
● Familiarity with University of Maryland systems, policies, and governance structures.
● Experience working with data systems and tools (e.g., Excel, Workday).
Physical Demands: Typical office environment
Licenses/Certifications: n/a
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Seven (7) years of professional experience managing business operations. Two (2) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
Required Application Materials:
CV, Cover Letter, and list of 3 references
Best Consideration Date:
10/08/2025
Posting Close Date:
10/08/2025
Open Until Filled:
no
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Department
BSOS-Dean-Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
85,000 to 95,000
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
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 regardingdisclosablebackground 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.
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