Opportunities for Researchers and Students - Mechanical Engineering

Open Positions

Administrative Specialist CL2 or CL3

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maine seeks applicants for an Administrative Specialist CL2 or CL3. The administrative specialist performs a variety of routine to non-routine clerical and administrative responsibilities and tasks. This is a full-time, regular position, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Daily work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The CL2 classification pays $14.30 per hour and the CL3 classification pays $15.58 per hour or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee within the ACSUM collective bargaining unit.

Classification Specification

Required Qualifications:

CL2: High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and sufficient experience, including two years of administrative support experience.

CL3: 60 credits or more of higher education or equivalent work experience and training; and three years of administrative support experience.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment. Ability to prioritize workload, excellent time management and follow through skills are essential. Experience with financial reporting software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with UMaine MaineStreet, InfoSilem, UMaine financial software applications (Payroll, General Ledger, PCard, TCard, and SAP Concur), web applications (WordPress), and financial & payroll procedures.

Interested applicants should submit (1) a cover letter which describes the applicant’s experience, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a resume / curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information for three professional references online on HireTouch.

Review of applications begins on October 31, 2019 with a tentative start date of January 15, 2020.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair, Dr. Masoud Rais-Rohani, at masoud.raisrohani@maine.edu or 207-581-4120.

The University of Maine 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 person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Amie Parker, Interim Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Mechanical Engineering

Open Positions

Administrative Specialist CL2 or CL3

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