Campus Operations Coordinator

Location: Walpole

The University of Maine's College of Earth, Life, and Health seeks an applicant with enthusiasm and a background in science or engineering who is professional, adaptable, and a good problem-solver to support activities related to campus residential life, programmed learning activities, and research operations at the Darling Marine Center. The person in this position will serve as a primary contact for UMaine students and visitors in campus residences, lead tours for campus visitors, provide safety briefings to campus students and visitors, and collaboratively work with DMC staff members to help foster positive and productive experiences for people utilizing the facility.

An ideal candidate will have experience with the operation of technical scientific instrumentation and laboratory seawater pumps, as well as working knowledge of coastal processes, marine ecology, and field measurement and sampling methods. The position requires residence in living quarters on the DMC campus. Typical hiring range for this position is $52,000 to $54,080 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Job Description

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world.

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The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in an earth (e.g. marine, geoscience), life (e.g. biology, ecology), or environmental science, an engineering discipline (e.g. civil, environmental, mechanical), or related field;

* Work experience as a student assistant or professional staff in one or more of the following areas: scientific research, field measurements in coastal and marine environments, engineering applications in research facilities, ecological science, or higher education;

* Confidence working on measurements and instruction in outdoor field locations, including but not limited to rocky intertidal shorelines, woodland trails, mudflats, and aboard small water craft and vessels, exposed to sun, cold, insects, and outdoor weather year-round;

* Must have a valid driver's license, be eligible for approval as a University vehicle driver, and be comfortable driving passenger vans;

* Familiarity with college residence life oversight responsibilities and/or comparable leadership experience;

* Familiarity with research and education activities at coastal and marine field stations;

* Familiarity with Microsoft (e.g. Word, Excel) and Google applications;

* Must be able to lift up to 40lbs regularly and perform other manual and physically demanding tasks as required.

Preferred:

* Management of wet laboratory infrastructure;

* Operation of seawater pump systems;

* Measurement and offshore sampling on research vessels;

* Professional diving certification (e.g. PADI Dive master);

* Small water craft operation/handling;

* Waterfront facility safety and operations.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on March 13, 2026

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Sean Smith.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable…