Title: Chief of Staff, Dean's Office, University Libraries
Category: Exempt; Coordinator
Benefits: 22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days Sick Leave, 3 Days Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays, Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage
The University of Maryland Libraries serve more than 37,500 students and 4,200 faculty at the University System of Maryland’s flagship campus and constitute the largest university library system in the Washington D.C./Baltimore area. As a key academic resource, the University Libraries share the teaching, learning and research goals of the university. Membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance is particularly meaningful to the University Libraries and will further propel the university’s ascendancy in academic excellence.
The chief of staff provides high-level administrative support to the Dean of Libraries and other senior administrators in support of the mission of the University Libraries. In addition to managing staff in the Office of the Dean of Libraries, the chief of staff interacts with a variety of individuals and groups that include library employees, students, faculty, university officials, visitors and donors.
The chief of staff will: review and manage the calendar of the Dean and keep the Dean abreast of priorities and approaching deadlines while exercising good judgment and diplomacy; prepare and disseminate routine correspondence, announcements and invitations; schedule travel arrangements and approvals; budget and manage resources within the Office of the Dean, including supervising staff and student employees; provide administrative direction and support for various administrative groups within the University Libraries by creating and distributing agendas and minutes; coordinate and organize activities sponsored by the Dean of Libraries for donors, staff and/or students, including, for example, regular council meetings and an annual service and awards program.
Applicants must be able to communicate effectively; carry out multiple projects for multiple individuals; adapt to changing demands and situations; apply good judgment; demonstrate strong organizational skills; maintain confidentiality; and adopt and master office technology.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education; a minimum of five years of prior related work experience in an office environment; a minimum of two years of supervisory experience; and demonstrated experience in the proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, and presentation software such as PowerPoint. Prior experience in an academic administrative environment is preferred.
For the full position description, please go to http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-positions.
*APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/45040 . No relocation assistance will be provided. You must be legally able to work in the United States; the University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for employment. An application consists of a cover letter which includes the source of advertisement, a resume, and names/e-mail addresses of three references.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until Sunday, August 21, 2016.
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.