Do you enjoy interacting with others? Do you wake up each day with a positive attitude ready to tackle the day ahead? Do you want to work in an environment where you can positively promote health and fitness? Join our Portland’s Campus Sullivan Gym Complex and become a key member of the team!
This Administrative Specialist position will pay a starting rate of $16.84/hour for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee with the University of Maine System. This position is a full-time position based on our Portland Campus. A part-time schedule (no less than 32 hours per week) may be considered. The full-time schedule for this position is as follows (and may be adjusted to accommodate a part-time, 32-hour per week schedule) :
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 12:30PM – 9:00PM
- Saturday: 7:30AM – 4:00PM
- Sunday: 8:30AM – 5:00PM
The Administrative Specialist position is primarily responsible for opening the Sullivan Gym Complex, as well as providing administrative support to the Manager on the overall day-to-day operations. This position will also supervise work-study students and department funded students during the morning hours. Work involves interacting with internal and external contacts as well as handling verbal and written communications for a broad range of questions. The ability to work as part of a team is essential, as are providing exemplary customer service, maintaining confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
This position provides a terrific opportunity to pursue a higher ed/advanced degree through the university’s generous tuition waiver benefit.
The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day . We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.
The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, & Sick), Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Tuition Waiver Program for Employee & Dependents, a 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more. Click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and sufficient experience, including two years administrative support experience.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency.
- Good communication skills.
Other Information:
To apply please click on “APPLY FOR POSITION” at the bottom of this page or visit USM Jobs .
You will need to upload a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.
All required materials must be submitted by August 15, 2023.
We are unable to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
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).
Work Year Calendar:
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, CV/Resume