St. Mary’s College of Maryland, The National Public Honors College, at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting applications for the full-time contingent position of Office Associate II in the Academic Affairs Division. This position provides excellent customer service to all visitors, faculty, staff, and students including greeting and checking in guests. Provides a variety of ongoing complex and confidential administrative duties; prepares and types letters, reports, some of which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature; coordinates special projects by developing project plans and schedules; maintains databases and compiles reports; communicates with other staff, faculty, administrators, and the general public in person, by telephone, or through written correspondence; arranges and coordinates conferences and committee meetings as directed; prepares agendas and background materials for meetings; may attend and take minutes when requested; receives, screens, places, and directs both incoming and outgoing telephone calls. This is a contingent position with limited benefits that pays $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalency required; Associates Degree preferred; with successful completion of courses in typing/word processing (minimum speed of 40 correct wpm), data entry, spreadsheets, and microcomputer systems. Strong verbal and written communications skills. At least five years of full-time employment in the secretarial/administration field. Good organizational skills. The ability to handle sensitive situations. Thorough working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, business English, spelling, good grammar and arithmetic, and of standard record maintenance procedures. Thorough working knowledge of various computer software packages, i.e., word processing, spreadsheet applications, and data base management. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.


St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu ) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), and three references and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/132256. Questions may be directed to Randolph Larsen at 240-895-4597.  

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr