Faculty Specialist

) with strong program management, communication, and writing skills, along with a desire to apply those skills to women's health research. This position reports to WHIRC leadership and is responsible for administration, coordination, and reporting for WHIRC initiatives. The coordinator will also liaise with campus administrative units to support project activities and assist with external stakeholder outreach. Responsibilities include project management, research and logistical coordination, meeting and seminar organization, strategic communication and website management, reporting activities, and internal and external grants administration support.

This is a full-time 12-month appointment, renewable for up to three years based on annual performance evaluations and continued project funding. Physical Demands: • Work is performed in a normal office environment, including the operation of standard office equipment (e.g., computer, keyboard, copier) • This position frequently presents information through oral or written communication • Minimal travel to assist with, attend, or manage meetings on and off campus Preferences: N/A Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in health science, biological science, public health, psychology, biomedical engineering, or closely related field (Masters preferred) • Minimum 3 years of experience in research coordination, research administration, or a related academic/scientific role (experience supporting large, multi-PI sponsored research and training grant programs preferred, e.g., NIH and NSF awards) • Experience with IRB/REB protocol submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and human subjects compliance • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documents, reports, and correspondence • Experience with data management and statistical analysis platforms such as Qualtrics, REDCap, SPSS, Stata, R, or equivalent • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and electronic research administration systems (e.g., eRA Commons, Grants.gov) • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in data entry, documentation, and regulatory recordkeeping • Experience with budget tracking, financial reporting, and expenditure monitoring (e.g., Workday experience preferred) • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-investigator, team-based research environment Licenses/ Certifications: N/A Additional Job Details Additional Information: UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future. F1 OPT STEM support is not available for this position Required Application Materials: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, List of 3 Professional References Best Consideration Date: 10/16/2026 Posting Close Date: N/A Open Until Filled: Yes Financial Disclosure Required No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website. Department SPHL-Family Science Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular Salary Range $55,000 - $65,000 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

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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.

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