Job Description Summary
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) unites nearly 80 degree programs from nine Maryland public universities on one convenient campus in Montgomery County. USG prepares students for careers in high-demand fields—offering academic coaching, career advising, and internship placement. Graduates earn degrees from partner universities, backed by a shared commitment to their success.
Get to know USG and enjoy an active, close-knit community with small class sizes, academic support, and real-world experiences. Together, we make it happen.
In alignment with USG’s strategic direction, staff in the Transfer Access Center, within the Division of Student Affairs and Career Readiness, play a key role in helping students become aware of and enter educational and career pathways aligned with the USG’s four Industry Hubs. The Transfer Access and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for creating awareness and interest in the USG’s surrounding community with a goal of inspiring learners to engage in degree and certificate attainment in high quality academic programs offered at USG. To accomplish this goal, the Transfer Access and Outreach Coordinator will collaborate with the broader USG Transfer Access team to create opportunities for career and campus exploration in alignment with USG’s unique student pathway model. This will include regular visits and engagement with local educational partners within the Montgomery County Public School System, as well as with regional community colleges.
The Transfer Access and Outreach Coordinator will regularly lead activities designed to engage students in exploration of their personal strengths, interests, and values so that each can find a unique fit within an academic program offered at the USG Campus. The Coordinator will also be responsible for highlighting the unique added value that USG offers as a campus focused on career readiness, launching graduates into in-demand careers in the region. General responsibilities will include career exploration, and transfer coaching for prospective students, tabling and presentations at feeder institutions and community agencies/events, collaboration with industry hubs for coordination of high-quality events which showcase USG’s many benefits, and the development of partnerships with the regional educators, community-based organizations, and employers.
Purpose of Position:
- Increased awareness about USG’s academic programs and the benefits of studying at the regional higher education campus;
- Co-development and implementation of a menu of activities designed to allow prospective students to explore USG’s academic programs via industry sectors.
- Promotion of USG’s added value as a “career readiness” campus through the co-development and implementation of career exploration and readiness activities with a recruitment objective;
- Enhanced collaboration with USG's academic partners through USG Industry Sector Hubs to increase awareness and prospective student engagement;
- Increased and strengthened partnerships within the regional educational ecosystem and community;
- Enhanced engagement and outcome data collection to promote a better understanding of prospective student preferences, behaviors, and staff activities linked to enrollment and perseverance to reach goals.
Best Consideration Date: 11/19/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
How to Apply: Please visit the following page to apply for the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) year of experience in student counseling, admissions, campus involvement, community outreach, or higher education.
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 counseling and advising best practices.
Knowledge of recruitment strategies and outreach initiatives.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Additional Job Details
PREFERENCES
Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Experience:
Two years of professional experience providing support to college students or to students pursuing higher education;
One year of experience coaching students on career and college related topics.
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, List of References.
Physical Demands:
Extended periods of computer work; physical activities include set up and break down of events, standing for long periods of time, and travel to various locations (e.g. to attend outreach events, employer events, community events, etc.). This position requires working some evenings and weekends as needed. Ability to lift 25+ lbs.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$56,160.00 - $67,392.00
Benefits Summary
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
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.