Coordinator of Social and Behavioral Sciences Academic Support bei University of Maine

Are you passionate about communication, community engagement, wellness, and supporting the Social and Behavioral Sciences? If so, we invite you to apply for the Coordinator Position with the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department at the University of Southern Maine.

The Coordinator of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Services (SBS) Academic Support will be responsible for:

• Managing, coordinating, and prioritizing the day-to-day administrative operations of the SBS department.  
• Providing specialized administrative logistical and scheduling related support to the new Interprofessional Health Clinic on the Lewiston campus.
• Coordinating and assisting in the selection and placement of SBS undergraduate internship sites, including securing new internship sites, coordinating communication, documentation, and support of external community stakeholders involved in the internship process.

The Coordinator will also have teaching responsibility of the internship course on a once-a-year rotating basis.  In addition, the position will coordinate and support the complex advising needs of a large undergraduate program, including a new departmental advising plan.

Designed to enhance students’ understanding of the psychosocial and cultural influences shaping individual lives and social institutions, the University of Southern Maine’s Social and Behavioral Sciences Program interweaves interdisciplinary courses in liberal arts with foundational SBS courses and a variety of courses providing more specific tools of the trade. Required courses such as Toward a Global Ethics, and Applied Social and Public Policy reinforce appreciation of the impact of societal influences. Students expand upon this knowledge through choices made from an extensive array of elective courses. Many students focus their choice of electives thematically, pursuing a concentration in Counseling or Public Health, or a minor or certificate in Public Health or Regulatory Ethics.

This a full-time position to be located on our Portland Campus, with a starting annual salary of $45,000.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.  

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.  USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University. 

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and 3+ years of related experience (due to teaching rotation).
• Experience with project coordination in an academic or equally complex setting
• Computer proficiency - intermediate to advanced

How To Apply:

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by September 30, 2025.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at 207.780.5211.

EEO Statement:

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to nondiscrimination. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226.  TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)