Statement of Job:

The University of Southern Maine is seeking applicants for an Administrative Specialist CL1 in our Parking Services department.

The Administrative Specialist will support the Portland Campus' parking garage by performing a variety of administrative and clerical duties. Work involves considerable internal and external contacts as well as handling verbal and written communications for a broad range of questions. Ability to work as part of a team is essential, as are providing exemplary customer service, maintaining confidentiality, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and to prioritize, and ability to work in a diverse environment with many interruptions. Judgment and initiative are frequently exercised, and work is typically performed under specific instruction.

For this Administrative Specialist position the starting rate of pay will be $16.84/hour for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee with the University of Maine System. This position is full-time, working 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Friday and is located on our Portland Campus.

This position provides a terrific opportunity to pursue a Bachelor's or advanced degree through the university's generous tuition waiver benefit.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine's DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Maine System provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more. Click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).

* One-year administrative support or comparable experience.

* Demonstrated computer proficiency (ex. MS Office, web).

* Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Information:

To apply please click on "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of this page or by visiting USM Jobs.

You will create an applicant profile, complete an application, and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

This position will remain open until filled.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Work Year Calendar:

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, CV/Resume