Administrative Assistant l

Office of Government Relations & Community Affairs

https://ogrca.umbc.edu/government-relations/

The Office of Government Relations & Community Affairs (OGRCA) exists to build and support positive relations with relevant appointed and elected government officials and neighborhood stakeholders to advance UMBC equities and areas of mutual interest. The Community Affairs and Campus Assistant position exists to increase staff capacity in supporting logistical and administrative needs toward that purpose.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $24.02 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. 

• Responsible for office and event logistics to advance the community engagement mission of OGRCA.
• Assist in planning events hosted by OGRCA, including National Night Out, Gathering on the Green, and the UMBC/Maryland General Assembly Reception.
• Office coordinator.
• Coordinate the logistics needed to support meetings of the Neighbor Relations Group (NRG).
• Recruitment of volunteers for designated office and community initiatives.
• Assist with the facilitation of middle school visits to UMBC campus.
• Manage OGRCA contact lists to ensure accuracy and provide necessary updates.
• Assist with formatting and uploading Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) and similar applications.

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

Note: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class 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.

• Associate’s degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience successfully interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders in written, virtual, and in-person interactions.

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 08 (minimum: $24.02 per hour / maximum: $28.25 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.