Job Posting: JR102272 Academic Program Specialist (Open) Department: Upward Bound, Director/Upward Bound | PM Position Type: Regular Open Date: 10-23-2026 Close Date: $22.41/hour Job Description: Frostburg State University (FSU) is accepting applications for a full-time, non-exempt grade 9, Academic Program Specialist position in for the Upward Bound department. The hourly rate is $22.41/hour. University System of Maryland benefits package includes annual leave, holidays, personal, and sick leave; tuition remission; excellent health and life insurance, and retirement plans. Responsibilities: Under general supervision, coordinates operational tasks involved in the day-to-day administration of the FSU Upward Bound Program, which is a federal grant funded pre-college program that serves low income and first-generation high school students. Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, coordinating administrative processes, maintaining records, organizing events, promoting the program, recruiting students, providing services to Upward Bound students, preparing materials, and some budget maintenance. Will involve occasional evenings and weekends hours. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in administrative staff work. Preferred Qualifications: Experience providing academic support to students. Experience with planning and executing student activities and field trips. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion. Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience, and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts, and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly. About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snowboarding, skiing, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure-seeking opportunities, FSU is for you! To Apply: Please visit: https://marylandconnect.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FSU_Careers Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) resume; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements in this advertisement; and 3) contact information for three professional references. For assurance of full consideration, please submit materials by November 6, 2026. Position is open until filled. Additional Job Information: FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university. Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. WWW.FROSTBURG.EDU A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly. FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snow skiing/boarding, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. Some of our operations are also housed out of our satellite campus in Hagerstown, MD. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!

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