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/.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
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.
To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:
Cover Letter
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.
For full consideration please submit all required materials by March 23, 2026.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. View the University's Annual Security Report (PDF) (https://usm.maine.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at 207.780.5211.
