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Job Description

Position: Administrative Specialist CL1: Ellsworth
Employer: University of Maine at Augusta

The University of Maine Augusta is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Administrative Specialist CL1 at the Ellsworth center. The Administrative Specialist CL performs a variety of primarily routine, and some non-routine, clerical and administrative support responsibilities and tasks. The CL1 makes decisions regarding how the operations of a process are carried out by selecting among established techniques and prioritize tasks on a daily basis based on established deadlines. Tasks are completed following defined procedures and standards, the specific steps of most routine tasks are defined. The CL1 may assign/delegate work assignments to student workers and/or temporary employees.

A full position description can be found online here .

Work schedule: The CL1 will work forty hours per week. The anticipated schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Working Conditions: Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Wage: $16.84 per hour (Wage Band 21) or the appropriate transfer rate for a current UMS employee.

Benefits: The University 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 employees and their eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with a university contribution, and more. View our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.

About the University :

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state's capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; at least one year of relevant experience
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong public service orientation
• Strong attention to detail
• Computer competency including Microsoft Office suite and Google Drive
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with college students and faculty
• Experience with MaineStreet Marketplace (PeopleSoft)

How to Apply:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply Now" below. You will need to complete an application and upload a cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications , a resume/curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin August 20. Materials received after August 19, 2024 will be considered at the discretion of the university . We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. View the University's Annual Security Report (PDF)