General Assistant

Position Title: General Assistant

Description:

Africana Studies seeks a dependable individual to
provide administrative support to the Department Chair, faculty and courses. Position is Contingent I/temporary for six months with
possibility for renewal. Hours 20-40 per week. Flexible schedule.

Department:

Africana Studies

Responsibilities:

Africana Studies seeks a dependable individual to provide administrative support to the Department
Chair, faculty and courses.

Position is Contingent I/temporary working between 20-40 hours per week. Ideally the position will work
at least three days per week (if part-time). Hours will be during core business hours Monday-Friday. Flexible schedule may be available.

Possible hybrid work schedule may be available after training.

The General Assistant will provide day to day administrative
support for the department. Duties may include:

• Working closely with Chair and Advising Coordinator
• Providing
  administrative support for full-time and adjunct faculty
• Preparing purchase requisitions
• Serving as credit card (P-Card)
  holder
• Preparing travel arrangements and processing reimbursements
• Preparing hiring contracts
• Serving as liaison
  to the College’s (CAHSS) Shared Services Center
• Maintaining office equipment and supplies
• Maintaining personnel records
  and all department documents
• Maintaining the department website
• Supervising student workers
• Coordinating the
  logistics for special events
• Performing other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree.

Note: Four years of related experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and general office software required.
• Must have ability to handle confidential and sensitive
  matters with tact and discretion.
• Excellent customer service skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous administrative/clerical experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working in a
  university/college setting preferably in an academic area.

Background Screening Statement:

A
background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload your
resume

Screening of Applications Begins: Position is open until filled. Application review will begin immediately and
continue on a rolling basis.

Salary:

Hourly Salary Range: Minimum: $22.00 to Maximum: $24.04, commensurate with
qualifications and experience.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the
range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours: Full-time or Part-time hours are available/negotiable

Type: Temporary, Contingent I

Additional Information: This is a temporary position.
Initial contract is for six months with the possibility of renewal.

Benefits: Benefits Summary

FLSA
Status: Nonexempt

Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does
not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the
employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be
prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized
to work.

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