The University of Southern Maine is seeking a full-time Project Assistant reporting to the Vice President of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Impact (EICI). This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic individuals with excellent administrative and customer service skills.  If you are a self-starter who is passionate about DEI work and eager to take on directed projects, we welcome your application for this exciting opportunity!

The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact (EICI) assists the University of Southern Maine (USM) in the development of an integrated and sustainable strategy for creating an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In addition, the Office provides leadership for the University's initiatives to enhance the cultural competence and humility of faculty, staff, and students.

The Project Assistant will be responsible for a wide range of administrative, logistical and project support for the Vice President of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Impact.  This includes proven ability to work with Excel and other Microsoft Office programs, coordination and oversight of complex meetings and associated tasks/projects, appreciation for excellent customer service, and more. The Project Assistant is a self-directed team player who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and adapts to different situations.  Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are essential as this position serves as the point of contact for many constituencies.

This is a full-time position with an hourly rate up to $18.56 and is located on our Portland Campus. 

It is an exciting time to join the University of Southern Maine.  Our institutional initiatives are underway and we are undertaking the largest building project in our history, the nearly $100 million Private Public Partnership construction of a career and student center and dormitory on our Portland campus.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff.  We welcome applicants who are multilingual. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day.  We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.   

The University of Maine System provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more.  Click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more. 

• 60 credits or more of higher education or equivalent work experience and training. 
• Three years of administrative or project support or comparable experience.
• Ability to work well with many people at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency - intermediate to advance (ex. MS Office, Web, etc)
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and care

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing.

Please visit Together for Maine for more information on USM's successful contribution to our Covid-19 public health campaign. 

To apply materials must be submitted via "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of this page. You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae.  Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.  As the Project Assistant this position will support our institutional vision of equity and inclusivity. Applicants are asked to summarize in their cover letter or as a separate statement their value of diversity, equity, inclusivity & accessibility and how they have demonstrated that value in their work and/or volunteerism.    

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

All required materials must be submitted by May 30, 2022.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Office, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).