Job opportunity - Program Coordinator at University of Maryland's National Foreign Language Center

Posting Details
Title: Program Coordinator
Functional Title: Program Coordinator
Position Number: 114752
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
College/Division: ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities
Unit: ARHU-National Foreign Language Center
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position: The National Foreign Language Center (NFLC) seeks a Program Coordinator to support our STARTALK project, an innovative summer program to teach less commonly taught languages such as Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, and Urdu to more than 2,000 students at sites around the country. This position will provide technical assistance in implementing sponsored programs.
The position will collaborate with NFLC staff, sponsored program representatives, and external consultants to ensure successful sponsored programs through monitoring and tracking program progress; corresponding with external consultants; collecting program data; assisting in report writing, editing, and data analysis; working with staff to plan, coordinate, and execute meetings conferences; and maintaining website information.
Minimum Qualifications: B.A. Experience coordinating workflow and productivity; experience
in accounting and/or financial management processes; ability to communicate clearly and effectively across cultures; experience working with non-native English speakers; experience coordinating meetings and conferences; and desktop PC application and
internet technology proficiency. Proficiency in MS Excel and Access.
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Additional Information: Occasional travel is required for this position. Starting Salary: $40,000 - $50,000. Additional Salary Information: University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid annual leave, paid sick leave, and tuition remission.
Does this position require a background investigation? No
Posting Number: 0001165
Posting Date: 12-22-2010
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.