Readiness Specialist

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in related field.
• Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of organizational principles and time management practices.
• Skill in project management, including planning, coordinating, tracking progress, and ensuring successful completion of initiatives within established timelines.
• Skill in verbal and written communication to clearly convey information, prepare correspondence, and interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex information, identify issues, and evaluate options.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Job Risks
• Not Applicable to This Position
• Department
• DIT-ERP-Enterprise Resource Planning
• Worker Sub-Type
• Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)
• Salary Range
• $80,560 - $96,672
• Benefits Summary
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• Employment Eligibility
• EEO Statement
• The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
• Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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Additional Information

Job Description Summary & Additional Information **This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.** **May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.** Physical Demands: Normal office environment - Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties . Preferences: Prior experience working within a higher‑education environment (institutional, consulting, or system implementation) is strongly preferred. Experience supporting organizational change, readiness activities, or stakeholder engagement in complex project environments. Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate impacts and readiness needs for diverse campus audiences. Demonstrated ability to create clear, tailored materials for faculty, staff, and student stakeholder groups. Collaborative and detail‑oriented, able to work effectively with project team members and campus stakeholders in fast‑moving environments Required Application Materials: Resume Cover Letter List of three References Best Consideration Date: July 20, 2026 Posting Close Date: Open until filled Open Until Filled: Yes

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