Division of Administrative Affairs

The Department of Auxiliary Enterprises is accepting resumes for a full-time, regular, exempt position with benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities: Schedules and coordinates public events, seminars, conferences and services for campus and/or community organizations. Arranges various aspects of events such as security, housing, food, catering, staffing, activities or other services for community organizations; schedules facilities and services for university and outside organization's events; maintains weekly and monthly facility activities calendar; updates calendar as required; meets with various departments on campus to coordinate events; provides assistance and information to faculty, staff and outside organizations regarding facility use and capabilities; maintains contact with patrons of clients via telephone or written correspondence; represents the university in public relations/liaison capacity on matters relating to events and at departmental meeting; attends events to facilitate operations and responds to emergencies, problems, etc.; ensures all aspects of events are implemented and controlled according to plans; maintains direct contact with personnel from the various outside organizations and university departments associated with scheduled events; and coordinates conference and/or requested services including but not limited to reserving conference rooms, catering, housing, physical plant needs, recreational needs, tracking various expenditures and revenues, collecting fees and maintaining any necessary records. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field required. Must have  two  years  prior experience in facility and/or service administration and coordination. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required. Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to coordinate and attend evening and weekend events required. Must maintains on-call status.

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and have three letters of professional recommendation sent directly by reference to the Department of Human Resources, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD 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.