Office Clerk II

Posted:
3/27/2026, 4:37:55 AM

Location(s):
College Park, Maryland, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Job Description Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks to hire an Office Clerk II to support the department's Business Office. Duties will include managing front desk reception and receiving, processing, and delivering mailroom packages; supporting department facilities initiatives e.g., tracking requests and assisting with inventory; and supporting events held by Mechanical Engineering e.g., Symposiums, Meetings, etc.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: Two years in clerical work.

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

General knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment; of grammar, spelling and punctuation. Skill in preparing reports; in operating manual and automated office equipment; in performing mathematical computations; in performing routine clerical tasks; in filing documents according to alphabetic and numeric sequences. Ability to plan and independently perform specialized clerical tasks; to understand and interpret department policies and procedures; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to follow oral and written instructions; to establish and maintain effective work relationships; to operate personal computers and assigned word processing and spreadsheet software.

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Additional Job Details

Preferences: N/A
 

Required Application Materials: Completed application

 

Best Consideration Date: N/A

 

Posting Close Date: April 10, 2026

 

Open Until Filled: No

Additional Information: UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future

 

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

ENGR-Mechanical Engineering

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$41,524.00 - $49,829.00

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.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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