Coordinator of Academic Support for Technology

University of Maine System • Gorham, ME

12h • $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Maine’s College of Science, Technology, and Health is
seeking a Coordinator of Academic Support for Technology.

The Coordinator of Academic Support for Technology
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SOJs7dH8cSqL4oZS7cw9lkdHOiy_9fzF/view?usp=sharing] is
responsible for:

Coordinating and assisting in selection and placement of undergraduate
internship sites, including securing new internship sites, coordinating
communication, documentation, and support of external community stakeholders
involved in the internship process.
Coordinating and supporting complex advising needs of the department’s
undergraduate and graduate programs, including coordination and support of
the departmental advising plan developed in academic year 2025-2026. 
Providing specialized administrative and logistical support related to
accreditation.
Managing, coordinating, and prioritizing day-to-day administrative operations
of the Technology Department related to answering questions, managing course
schedules and part time faculty assignments, and keeping records and budgets.

Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
(CAE-CD), The Department of Technology (DoT) [https://usm.maine.edu/tech] is in
the John Mitchell Center on University of Southern Maine’s (USM) Gorham campus
and offers and provides degree programs in Cybersecurity, Information
Technology, and Technology Management.  The DoT prepares students for careers as
leaders in business and industry, information technology, and network security
through specialized and professional courses. The Michael E. Dubyak Center for
Digital Science & Innovation along with the newly renovated CARES Center in
Gorham provide modern classroom and laboratory space that fosters creativity,
collaboration, and technological advancements, which includes partnering with
numerous businesses and higher education institutions in the Greater Portland
Maine area.

This is a full-time position located on our Gorham Campus with a starting annual
salary up to $45,000.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits
[https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/] for
full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited
to):

13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
Health, dental and vision insurance.
Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term
disability insurance.
Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent
child(ren).
A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service
between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary
[https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/wp-content/uploads/sites/235/2022/07/Single-Page-Benefits-UMPSA.pdf].  

The University of Southern Maine [https://usm.maine.edu/] is a vibrant academic
community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in
Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine
System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs,
emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary
collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM
is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and
civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.  USM is
committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates
economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse
society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University
[https://usm.maine.edu/about-our-university/]. 

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus
environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing
teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  We
welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication
to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a
team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect
& Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution
committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all
applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the
System does not discriminate on the basis 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, pregnancy, or veteran or
military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and
employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced
discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of
Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412,
Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay
System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please
contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/
[http://www.maine.edu/title-ix/].

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience with project coordination in an academic or equally complex setting.
• Computer proficiency - intermediate to advanced.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and assisting in selection and placement of undergraduate internship sites, including securing new internship sites, coordinating communication, documentation, and support of external community stakeholders involved in the internship process.
• Coordinating and supporting complex advising needs of the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs, including coordination and support of the departmental advising plan developed in academic year 2025-2026.
• Providing specialized administrative and logistical support related to accreditation.
• Managing, coordinating, and prioritizing day-to-day administrative operations of the Technology Department related to answering questions, managing course schedules and part time faculty assignments, and keeping records and budgets.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time