Job Description Summary & Additional Information
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Under general supervision, provides moderately complex administrative support to Howard County faculty and staff and to the Area Extension Director. Under general supervision, provides moderately complex administrative support to faculty and staff in the areas of database support, newsletter and website development. This position provides support to the 4-H program and faculty and the Area Extension Director.
Responsibilities:
Answer phones for educators and staff. Respond to public inquiries both on the telephone and walk-ins.
Supports production and tracking of 4-H statewide processes and requirements to include the volunteer management system and volunteer correspondence.
Provides significant support for the 4-H fair, 4-H camps and other 4-H county activities to include scheduling and coordination of meeting space for internal and external partnerships
Prepare correspondence, newsletters, forms, reports, signs, press releases, flyers, brochures, power point presentations, etc.
Execute fiscal tasks and duties through University reporitng and tracking systems
Manage and maintain files related to fiscal duties
Manage and maintain program and office supplies and materials
Create and maintain program registration databases
Provide general office support to all faculty and staff, including the Area Extension Director
Preferences:
High School Diploma or GED
Three years’ experience providing administrative support.
Able to provide a high degree of organizational skill with significant attention to detail
Experience in office management
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite -- specifically, Word, Access, Excel, Power Point and the Google Suite Platform
Experience with web-site management
Preferred-
Experience planning and organizing multiple assignments under specific time constraints.
Experience working with volunteers
Experience preparing newsletters and other media publications
Experience utilizing social media platforms to promote programs and events
This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.
Required Application Materials: All candidates must apply online at https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP. Three (3) professional references, including name, mailing address, telephone number and email address will be requested from interview candidates.
Best Consideration Date: 9/2/2025
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: No
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE: 3 years experience providing administrative support.
OTHER: Applicants may be required to complete the institution's required skills assessment to be considered. Some positions require specific skills such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, email or calendaring software, and Internet proficiency.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/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.
OTHER:
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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
N/A
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Department
AGNR-UME-Howard
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)
Salary Range
$46,736.00 - $56,083.00
For more information on Staff Contractual C2 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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