The Temporary Administrative Specialist CL2 will support summer camp program delivery at Bryant Pond & Greenland Point. The hourly wage for this temporary (May-October) position is $17.69.

Responsibilities:

• Collecting and disseminating a variety of written and verbal communications requiring knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and rules for assigned area, providing explanations requiring some interpretation of policy to common questions and requests.
• Establishing and implementing filing systems.
• Maintaining databases.
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory.
• Ordering supplies.
• Scheduling and preparing for meetings/events.
• Handling confidential information.
• Running defined queries; making basic modifications to queries in accordance with requested information.
• Handling verbal and written communications for a broad range of questions, issues and requests in assigned area of responsibility; preparing customized memos and related communications for non-routine issues; identifying needs of various parties to determine appropriate response.
• Planning and coordinating simple projects and events.
• Preparing reports.
• Supporting staff needs by responding to questions.
• Reviewing, interpreting, and explaining policies/procedures to students/parents/other staff.
• Assisting in developing policies and procedures to improve business processes.
• Using proper judgment and initiative in handling issues from students, parents, faculty, staff and the public.
• Training staff and students on specialized programs and/or work procedures.
• Troubleshooting technological problems and coordinating with technical support services.
• Assisting with coordination of searches.

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center is located in Bryant Pond, Maine is nestled on the shores of Lake Christopher with 160 acres of forest and mountain trails leading to remote campsites, streams, ponds, wetlands, and a mountain summit. A short drive from the Campus you can be in the beautiful White Mountain National Forest or the Rangeley Lakes area. The local area provides many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts including rock climbing, backpacking, hunting and fishing, canoeing, and a large winter ski and sport industry. Portland, Maine’s largest city is only an hour’s drive with live music, great food, and shopping.

Qualifications:

• Previous camp experience or working with youth preferred.
• Must be a positive role model
• Good communication skills
• Interest or background in the outdoors: hiking, nature, hunting, fishing, canoeing, etc.
• Attend a week-long staff training at Bryant Pond prior to the start of camp.
• Reviewing data for accuracy and completeness, including source data.

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Mary Proulx at mary.gorham@maine.edu or 207-665-2068.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).