Executive Office and Administrative Specialist - Dept of Education

The Executive Office and Administrative Specialist in the Department of Education in the College of Education and Human Service Professions (CEHSP) provides support to students, faculty, and departmental leadership. The responsibilities of this position include administrative and student support in undergraduate and graduate programs; department and Department Head support; data support; technology and purchasing; faculty hiring and recruiting support; and general office activities. This position also serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator. Collaboration with other units in the college and UMD include, but are not limited to, the Office of Accreditation, Licensure, and Field Experience (ALFE) and the UMD Graduate School. This position is directly supervised by the Department Head.

This is a full-time 12-month position.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30pm

Undergraduate Programs (25%)

• Data management and tracking in support of the Block Application admissions
• Student registration and permission number support
• Maintain student records and facilitate completion of key forms
• Update program websites
• Program Coordinator support

Graduate Programs (20%)

• Assist the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS)
• Serve as Graduate Program Coordinator
• Provide administrative support for the Community College Teaching Certificate
• Answer inquiries from prospective students and applicants
• Coordinate the admissions process
• Guide students through program, college, and university policies and procedures
• Track and review student degree clearance and coordinate with DGS, faculty advisor, and Registrar's Office
• Create marketing materials, coordinate advertising, and host recruitment events

Department and Department Head Support (25%)

• Provide administrative and logistical support for department, program, and governance meetings
• Coordinate departmental digital signage and social media
• Update and maintain departmental web pages
• Update signage and directories for departmental offices, order and maintain records of keys
• Facilitate work orders with Facilities Management
• Schedule meetings and manage Department Head calendar
• Administrative support for Department Head, including facilitation of forms requiring signature and assistance with tracking completion of required projects and tasks

Data Support (15%)

• Coordinate with ALFE to ensure reports are collected in preparation for meetings
• Maintain and update key assessment chart and track faculty submission of key assessment data in Tk20
• Manage shared network and Google drives
• Assist with CACTE agenda and notes
• Manage department drawer in Perceptive Content

Technology and Purchasing (5%)

• First level technical support for department faculty, including photocopier
• Purchase office supplies and other miscellaneous items

Faculty Hiring and Recruiting (5%)

• Staff support to faculty search committees
• Post faculty positions and place advertisements
• Manage logistics of candidate visits and interviews

Other duties as assigned (5%)

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and four years of related office experience.
• Training/education may be substituted for some of the years of experience.
• Experience with collaborative computer platforms and database navigation.
• A cover letter is required to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Web page design
• Academic event planning

Pay Range: $22.71 to $24.54 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Required application materials to include:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

*References will be required for finalists.
Please send any inquiries to: Melissa Plante | engel295@d.umn.edu or 218-726-6537

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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