The University of Maine System is accepting applications for a Staff Associate. This position will work in the Shared Processing Center on the University of Maine at Orono. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide administrative, professional, budgetary and operational support to the Director of the Shared Processing Center Operations and the Manager for Loan Processing and Receivables Management. This person will be involved in the generation and implementation of office goals, policy, and procedures and will be responsible for all aspects of mail processing. Work involves considerable internal and external contacts; hiring, training and day-to-day supervision of the Administrative Specialist, CL1, temp position(s) and SPC student employees; difficult non-routine tasks; access to confidential information; and administration of department policies and procedures . Independent judgment, initiative and discretion are exercised daily in answering verbal and written communications and in interpreting departmental policies and practices. Work is performed under general rather than specific instruction. This individual plays a role in assisting with the supervision of the SPC operational budget as well as departmental purchasing and expenditures. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This position reports to the Director of the Shared Processing Center Operations and is an integral part of a dynamic team. Salary: The normal hiring range is $40,000 to $45,000 and is commensurate with experience. Benefits: The University of Maine System offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes (but is not limited to): + 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time + Health, Dental, and Vision insurance + Short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance + Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance + Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children) + 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XVRGWjxey233eK05PE94\_46dAUDiOmdu/view) . Staff Associate job description (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h\_vh4M3ZWkn\_U5AAyvUqbxa5klQDxOwO/edit?usp=drive\_link&ouid=110440131131110993671&rtpof=true&sd=true) . Qualifications Required: + Associate degree or equivalent experience. + One to three years of relevant professional experience. Preferred: + Bachelor’s degree. + Higher education experience. How to Apply Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” below. You will need to complete an application and upload the following: + A cover letter that describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position. + A resume/curriculum vitae. Important items to know about the recruitment process: + Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by February 17, 2025. + Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. + Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. + The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings. + We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds 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 or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). About the University of Maine System The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine. Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. 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