The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is seeking a full time, on-campus Administrative Specialist (CL3) to support the YourPace Program. This position will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining daily departmental operations as well as providing general administrative support to ensure the accurate delivery of the YourPace courses. The person in this position will also assist in identification of areas of operational improvement, assist in the development of guidelines for providing support to YourPace students, Instructors of Record, and other key stakeholders, as well as act as the primary liaison with other campus departments. This position will coordinate with the Office of Student Records, Instructional Designers/Technologists, Advising, Office of Admissions, Student Financial Services Office, Faculty, IT, other departments at UMPI, and the University of Maine System. The regular hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm EST. The starting rate for this full time position is $20.28 (non-negotiable) for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee within the ACSUM collective bargaining unit. In addition, the University will contribute up to a 4% matching contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers a wellness program. To view the full list of responsibilities, qualifications, and required skills, please refer to the job description here. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XWI3s1sacQ85K6DFy2HYvgNDG\_keRuUa/view?usp=sharing) Required Qualifications + Education: 60 credits or more of higher education or equivalent work experience and training. + Experience: Three years administrative support experience + Knowledge and Skills: + Ability to provide excellent customer service + Maintain confidentiality + Exceptionally strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills + Modern office procedures and equipment + Recordkeeping principles + Mathematical concepts + Basic budgeting principles + Computers and related software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite) + Communications in multiple modalities (e.g., Zoom) Preferred Qualifications: + Experience in a higher education setting + Experience with adult learners + Experience with teaching best practices and the YourPace pedagogy + Strong experience with University of Maine System technologies - MaineStreet and educational technologies (e.g., Brightspace) in particular HOW TO APPLY Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http:// umpi.careers.maine.edu /. You will be required to create an applicant profile, application and submit a cover letter and resume. Important items to know about the recruitment process: + Review of applications will begin on May 23, 2025. + Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of references. + A background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate. + The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. About the University For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment. Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/ The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region. Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here (https://visitaroostook.com/) . 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About the University of Maine System The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine. Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. 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