Specialist - PLCY Center for Global Sustainability

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Director’s Office Special Assistant at the Center for Global Sustainability (CGS) supports
the CGS director and senior leadership team across all areas of responsibility. The special
assistant will report to the CGS director. Activity areas will include project management,
research and briefing, relationship stewardship, management and oversight for major events
and engagements, and logistical support. The special assistant supports the director, associate
director, and assistant director in engagement with senior management teams, funders,
government and institutional representatives, and other key stakeholders. The special assistant
will also support the director and the director’s office leadership in meeting preparation and
facilitation and daily administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be able to handle and
prioritize, based on organizational needs, multiple activities at the same time, and have superior
attention to detail and excellent written communication skills. This position requires occasional
off-site and off-hours availability.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Participates with the Director and senior leadership in institutional planning, policy development, and problem resolution.
Works under moderate supervision.
Addresses problems that are typically routine in nature but may occasionally require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures.
Facilitates interactions between the Director’s Office and the three CGS administrative offices (HR, Finance, and Communications & Public Affairs), as well as coordinating communications with the Dean’s Office and other university offices.
Communicates information that may require explanation or interpretation.

Preferred Qualifications
● Master’s degree in a related discipline
● Experience in government and policy environment, including domestic and international
aspects
● Excellent writing and communication skills
● Experience with prioritizing and delivering in a fast-paced and fluid environment
● Experience with engagement

Physical Demands: This is primarily sedentary work. Work takes place in both an office environment and on-campus buildings, requiring the ability to travel throughout the campus. While the position is not physically demanding, the incumbent must be able to perform well under strict deadlines.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in related field.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
 

Required Skills And Qualifications:

• Proven organizational skills, including time management

• Project Management Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-sufficiency and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Attention To Detail

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, CV/resume and references

Preferences:

• Master’s degree in related discipline
• Experience in government and policy environment, including domestic and international aspects
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Experience with prioritizing and delivery in fast-paced and fluid environment
• Experience with engagement
• Master’s degree in related discipline
• Experience in government and policy environment, including domestic and international aspects
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Experience with prioritizing and delivery in fast-paced and fluid environment
• Experience with engagement

Best Consideration Date: September 15,2025

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

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Department

PLCY-Center for Global Sustainability

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

Target Salary range $75-95k

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

Eeo Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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