School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences

The Dean for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences invites resumes for a twelve month, full-time, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position will report to the Dean, School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences.

Responsibilities: Attend, organize, and execute various recruitment events. The successful candidate will be expected to: contact and meet high school counselors and teachers  to explain various academic programs in the School; work with chairs, departmental faculty and student recruiters to Coordinate recruitment activities; participate in classroom visitation and other special events to explain the school's academic programs to potential students; provide information regarding admissions requirements and program benefits to prospective students and parents via phone, mail and personal visits; follow-up with mail or phone calls, as appropriate; assist new students with the enrollment process and career options; follow-up with and maintain data on students who choose to leave school/university and identify reasons why; produce follow-up reports regarding activities and future plans; work with recruitment staff to coordinate assigned activities with those of other programs and university-wide efforts; provide support during Enrollment 101, registration, special events and tours; assist new students with the enrollment process including advising, placement testing administration, and registration of first time students; facilities planning, organization of summer camps and other experiential learning activities for pre-college students; coordinate school-wide experiential learning activities as needed; and provide support for the organization of school-wide retention activities as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required in Agriculture/Human Ecology or related field. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required. Computer literacy required including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to work a flexible schedule required. Ability to manage details required. Valid driver's license required.

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and have three letters of professional references sent directly by reference to the Department of Human Resources, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Maryland 21853. E-mail:mvames@umes.edu

UMES is an EEO/AA employer. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America. Minorities, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.