• Overall responsibility to provide administrative support to the Director of Library Services and library faculty and staff.
• Submits purchase requisitions into the university Kuali Financial System,
• Orders services and supplies using the university Procurement Card.
• Manages incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Assists the Director with budget management.
• Maintains a positive rapport with library vendors.
• Assists with library programming and special events.
• Receives and screens telephone calls and visitors.
• Makes travel arrangements.
• Provides supervision and direction to the administrative office student workers.
• Serves as the library’s point of contact in the absence of the Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years’ experience providing administrative support
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel.
• Must be organized and detailed oriented.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.

• Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices & protocol.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Skilled in various computer software packages.
• Skilled in decision making, planning, research, and problem solving
• Skilled in effective communication both oral and written.
• Ability to provide a high level of confidentially.

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.