Administrative Assistant II

Economics Department

UMBC’s Economics department offers excellent preparation for employment in business or government. Our department is dedicated to both excellence in teaching and cutting-edge research as we provide the framework for tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking an Administrative Assistant II for the Economics Department and Accounting Program. Reporting to the Office Supervisor and working closely with the faculty, the incumbent will be responsible for front office operations

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $22.41 per hour and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available. 

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

• Provides front desk support to the Department of Economics and the Accounting Program.
• Manages and monitors the schedule for Economic Department room reservations. Searches for classroom availability for TA’s. Assist Scheduling Coordinator and other faculty members in 25Live to occasionally book classrooms.
• Syllabi, key holder, and other record keeping.
• Serves as the inventory custodian.
• Maintains seminar room calendar and schedules meetings and plans events.
• Syllabi, key holder, and other record keeping.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years experience providing administrative support.

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills, commitment to exemplary customer service, supervisory experience and experience with PeopleSoft and document imaging.

• Bachelor's degree
• General knowledge of and skill in the practical application of generally accepted office practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to proofread and edit written documents.
• Skill in various computer software packages, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation programs, and calendaring software.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions.

A background check will be required.

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave  (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement/Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Pay Range (minimum: $22.41 per hour / maximum: $29.68 per hour) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

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