Specialist, Program

About the role

The Center for Shock, Trauma and Anesthesiology Research (STAR) and the Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a Program Specialist. This individual will assist in the management of the specified program, contribute to assignments and projects requiring significant evaluation, originality, and ingenuity, provide solutions to issues and judgment outside of pre-established guidelines or processes, and assist in conceptualizing, developing, and preparing written products.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assignments and projects that require significant evaluation, originality, and ingenuity.
• Provide solutions to issues and judgment outside of pre-established guidelines or processes.
• Develop and schedule program work plan in accordance with specifications and funding limitations in order to shape the program.
• Oversee daily operations; organize program activities; and set priorities.
• Monitor and facilitate use of program funds to support needed resources. Make recommendations to program lead in use of funds.
• Provide routine and non-routine technical advice, problem solving assistance, and answer questions.
• Interpret program goals and policies and provide administrative support to the program team.
• Assist in conceptualization, development, and preparation of written products such as training materials, website content, final progress reports, and promotional materials.
• Recommend resources for the improvement of the University, school, and program.
• Prepare and analyze program financial statements, expenditures, and budgets for management or outside agencies.
• Aid in the development and implementation of recruiting plan for program participants, members, and volunteers.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings or conferences, coordinate logistics, scheduling, and participant communications.
• Aid in the evaluation of program effectiveness to develop improved methods; devise evaluation methodology and implements; analyze results and recommend and/or take appropriate action.
• Has the authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement policies or procedures to ensure effective operation of the program.
• Using state of the art technology, use sophisticated searching techniques to conduct in depth research of literature reviews, online searches, and other research tasks to address client/community's complex and unique information requests.
• Develop and maintain internet web site files and/or listings.
• Interact and maintain liaison with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies in facilitating program objectives.
• Serve as a primary contact and think critically about all aspects of the program to resolve questions and make decisions related to the program.
• Prepare or assist in preparation of funding grant proposal and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors for program.
• Perform other administrative duties having a significant impact on the overall goals of program.

  Requirements

  Education: Bachelor’s degree. Experience: Two (2) years administrative or program coordination experience. Supervisory Experience: N/A Certification/Licensure: N/A Other: Related experience to program may be substituted for education.

  Skills

  • Knowledge of position requirements.
  • Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
  • Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
  • Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

    Qualifications

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree.
    • Experience: Two (2) years administrative or program coordination experience.
    • Certification/Licensure: N/A.
    • Other: Related experience to program may be substituted for education.
    • Ability to prepare financial statements and budgets.
    • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

      Benefits

      BENEFITS (Exempt Regular) UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

      Pay

      Hiring Range: $58,000 - $71,710, commensurate with education and experience.

      Schedule

      Full-time, Day Shift.