Program Administrator, Maryland Center for Community Schools (Contractual)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Implementing and maintaining a SharePoint hub to track a high-level and complex research project for a team of eight researchers at multiple institutions. Developing and maintaining spreadsheets to track individual technical assistance projects.
• Coordinating regular meetings with Towson University (TU) and non-Towson University faculty and staff, with notetaking and following up on action items discussed during meetings
• Responsible for all project budgets being spent in accordance with the planned budget, producing expense reports, reimbursements, and invoices for completed work completed; required to learn Towson University’s systems and processes.
• Supporting research team with organizing site visits and travel arrangements.
• Establishing travel arrangements for MCCS team and for partners to visit campus.
• Managing technical assistance communication supports via social media, email, Mailchimp, TU and community partners.
• Supporting annual conventions and other technical assistance events on TU’s campus.
• Participating in regular check-in meetings with the Director of MCCS for additional support as needed
  
  

Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.

Qualifications And Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Four years’ experience in administrative staff work
  
  

Working knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information, working knowledge of analytical and statistical principles and techniques. Skill in the use of office automation software and its applications, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, to handle sensitive materials with discretion and tact, to present ideas and information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to perform mathematical computations; to present statistical material in chart and graph form. Ability to independently handle multiple tasks and set priorities.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in using SharePoint, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Word, Google Drive, Zoom, Social Medica, Mailchimp and Bit.ly
• Experience with budgeting and working on complex projects
• Experience working in a university setting
• Demonstrated strength in project management, organization, communication and attention to detail
  
  

Organization: Academic Affairs Division

Primary Location: Main Campus

Job Posting: May 8, 2026