Academic Program Specialist

The UMBC Department of History offers an undergraduate major, minor, a minor in Public History and a minor in East Asian History, as well as the Master of Arts in Historical Studies and an Accelerated Bachelors/Masters Program. Graduate students interested in careers in historical sites, government agencies, museums, and other organizations may choose the Public History Track option in the M.A. program.

We encourage active learning and research experiences in the many museums, historical societies and government agencies in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. History majors may compete for Undergraduate Research Awards and publish in the UMBC Review. Graduate students participate in the annual Graduate Student Conference each spring.

The award winning UMBC History Faculty are recipients of prestigious research awards. They have particular expertise in the public history, the history of inequality and justice, the history of globalization, and political and policy history.

The Academic Program Specialist is most students' and visitors' first point of contact to the Department. The Academic Program Specialist provides critical information and support to help promote the Department and ensure smooth operation of its core functions.They independently coordinate a variety of operational tasks involved in the day-to-day administration of the Department of History. Key responsibilities include tasks supporting faculty promotion and tenure, student admissions and registration, and program marketing and publicity.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $22.44 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. 

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

The Academic Program Specialist: 

• Responds to program inquiries over the phone and by email, providing information regarding admission requirements and program specialties;
• Provides support for recruitment, admissions, registration, orientation, and progress of students through both the undergraduate and graduate programs;
• Oversees the completion and submission of critical forms and documentation and maintains records of this work; 
• Assists in design, editing, and preparation of marketing materials and the Department's social media presence.

• Bachelor's Degree
• One year experience in administrative staff work.

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.

• Social Media or Marketing Experience
• Experience working with students
• Demonstrated ability to work independently

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

Contingent II positions may include benefits. 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Pay Range (minimum: $22.44 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.