Administrative Specialist CL2: Gentile Hall

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a fulltime Administrative Specialist CL2. The Administrative Specialist works with high levels of autonomy and self-motivation as s/he will have responsibility for access/traffic in and out of Gentile Hall, resolving all issues of inappropriate use or access to the facilities (which will include formal reports to Security for any behavior issues which arise), and appropriate sale and support of membership opportunities. Will
work with the Assistant Directors and the Director of Campus Center on the rental or reserved use of Gentile Hall. In addition, this position assists the Assistant Director/Aquatics Coordinator with registration for swim classes. This position will handle financial transactions and the filing of documents. This position will be in charge of opening the facility on weekdays.

The Administrative Specialist must exhibit impressive social skills such that even in negative situations with challenging Gentile guests, the individual will have the ability to define a successful outcome. That may include support from other offices/departments. To accomplish this the individual must be firm and comfortable in their ability to work with all ages of visitors and capable of redirecting and declining entrance or continued use to those who are not meeting the standards of use and respect which UMPI requires.

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The starting rate is $18.22 per hour 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, retirement 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 wellness programs.

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.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) AND sufficient experience, including two years administrative support experience.

• Excellent record of interpersonal, written, and oral communication, organization, and technology skills.

• Ability to oversee and train student employees and provide ongoing guidance about their work with members or those participating in a special event.

• Ability to function independently and creatively with minimal supervision.

Preferred:

• Experience within a college or university setting.

• Experience working in a recreational setting and/or pool operations background is a plus.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply for position."  You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application (which includes contact information for three professional references), and upload a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications.

Review of applications begins immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by March 25, 2024. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran's status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, University of  Maine, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME  04469-5774 207-581-1226.  TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).