USM Career Opportunities
Assistant/Associate Director (800144)
The University System of Maryland Office (USMO) invites applications and nominations for the Exempt Staff
position of Assistant or Associate Director. The position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing
the day-to-day operations for the William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation.
The Assistant or Associate Director will work with the Director to set Center goals and priorities and
develop initiatives. Support the implementation of system-wide academic innovation initiatives including
overseeing schedule, budget, and evaluation. Update the Center's website and other promotional materials.
Lead committees and task forces to advance initiatives. Stand in for the Director at events and meetings as needed.
A bachelor's degree is required with a proven track record of working with multiple institutions on a variety
of academic initiatives and managing a complex array of project tasks simultaneously. Excellent interpersonal
and communication skills are essential. A master's degree is preferred with significant experience working in
higher education and grant funded initiatives with knowledge of existing and emerging models for academic
innovation (such as new pedagogical methods, learner analytics, competency-based learning, adaptive learning and OER).
Salary and title are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applications will be considered upon receipt. Applications received by May 6, 2016 will
be given priority consideration. All other resumes will continue to be reviewed until the
position is filled. Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume
and list of three references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft word document
to the following email address; hr-reseval@usmd.edu
The University System of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, marital status,
veteran status, physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's
ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act,
applicants should be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing their
identities, their U.S. citizenship or alien status, and their authorization to
work in the United States.
