Job Description

St. Mary's College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary's City is accepting resumes for the part-time contingent position of Office Associate II in the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement. The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement is seeking a highly organized and proactive Office Associate to provide essential administrative and operational support. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our office, which serves as a central hub for connecting the College with the wider community through various initiatives, programs and partnerships. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a passion for community-focused work. This position performs a variety of duties, receives general supervision and exercises considerable discretion and judgment in all work areas. This is a part-time contingent position that may include limited benefits.  The hourly rate of pay is $19, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with successful completion of courses in typing/word processing (minimum speed of 40 correct wpm), data entry, spreadsheets, and microcomputer systems.
• At least five years of full-time employment in the secretarial/administration field.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Thorough working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, business English, spelling, good grammar and arithmetic, and standard record maintenance procedures. Thorough working knowledge of various computer software packages, i.e., word processing, spreadsheet applications, and database management.

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.

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), and three references and submitted online at: .Questions may be directed to: Caroline King at 240-895-5017.

Review of resumes 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.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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