Educational Studies Support Specialist
St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting résumés for the 11-month position of Educational Studies Support Specialist. The two essential components of this job are maintaining Educational Studies records and databases, and working closely with the St. Mary’s County Public Schools to arrange around 300 undergraduate field placements each year. Thus, the position requires skill both with records management--including skills with tracking student and alumni performance--and also the ability to create and maintain strong relationships with community partners. This job also involves maintaining the Educational Studies social media and web presence and a wide variety of department support tasks.
Qualifications: Undergraduate degree required. Computer expertise in the following areas: Google Apps for Education, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), database development and manipulation, spreadsheets, website development and maintenance. Ability to build and maintain databases with speed and accuracy. Experience in diverse settings; ability to tolerate discomfort around injustice and take responsibility for building an inclusive culture. Familiarity with k12 contexts (experience in k12 is preferred). Excellent writing, verbal, and public relations skills. Ability to supervise student workers. Any combination of acceptable education and experience which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination, medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.
St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), three references and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/121863. Questions may be directed to 240-895-2065.
Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination, medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.