Job Description Summary The Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) at the University of Maryland College Park was first established in 1888 and currently it fosters research at all levels related to sustainable food and fiber production with economic and environmental viability. Researchers within the six academic departments in AGNR and many in other Colleges, such as the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (CMNS), use both campus-based research laboratories and four Research and Education Centers composed of eight facilities located across different regions of Maryland to conduct state-of-the-art research. The Program Manager reports to the Associate Dean for Research and Associate Director of MAES. This position is responsible for comprehensive administration, reporting, and coordination of federal capacity and competitive research grants for MAES. The role serves as the primary liaison between MAES, faculty, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), and campus administrative units, ensuring compliance with federal requirements while supporting faculty throughout the full grant lifecycle. Responsibilities include capacity grant management, USDA-NIFA reporting, intramural grant administration, multistate research coordination, faculty support, Graduate Program coordination, and organization of research-related meetings and workshops. Preferred Qualifications: M.S. from an accredited college or university Prior experience working with USDA and/or a Land Grant University Prior experience with research administration and/or grant reporting in higher education Prior experience with graduate program coordination in higher education Prior experience planning and managing meetings and events Demonstrated ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders and experience with committee participation Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances and to drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three (3) years of professional program management or higher education experience. 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 business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion. Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Additional Job Details Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of Three Professional References Best Consideration Date: 11/30/2026 Posting Close Date: N/A Open Until Filled: Yes Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Financial Disclosure Required No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website. Department AGNR-AES-Agriculture Experiment Station Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $74,858.00 - $89,829.60 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link. 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. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online Search Firm Managed Recruitment There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. 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Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus. 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. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online The University works hard to make its websites accessible to any and all users. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at one of the below options: Email: [email protected] Phone: 301.405.7575 Maryland Relay: Dial 711 This contact information cannot be used to inquire about application status. 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