Dean - Robert Orr

• Develop the vision and priorities for the School

• Represent the School on campus, and in the wider public policy community with a range of stakeholders and partners, to enhance the reputation and visibility of the School, as well as build partnerships to advance its mission

• Develop the business model for the School and resourcing to fund its priorities and programs

• Oversee the efficient allocation and management of human, financial and physical resources, including exercising responsibility for all hiring decisions in the School

Special Assistant, Policy Planning - Todd McGarvey

• Support the Dean in the development and execution of School strategy and governance

• Support the Dean in projects and initiatives to advance progress

• Provide high-level support to the Dean to ensure the effective operation of the Dean's office

Executive Assistant to the Dean - Kati Zang

• Provide executive administrative support to the Dean and Senior Associate Dean

• Manage faculty affairs processes within the School and its interface with the University

• Ensure the effective operation of the Dean's office in support of faculty, staff, student and external constituents

Senior Associate Dean - Philip Joyce

• Oversee the operations of the School, with special attention to ensuring the appropriate integration of all parts and operational systems of the School

• Coordinate and support the research activities of the School, including serving as the main point of contact in the Dean's Office for the leadership of the center and institute directors

• Mentor and support the career trajectory of faculty, including faculty appointment, recruiting, promotion and tenure processes in the School, and serve as the liaison with the University on all issues related to faculty research, teaching, and personnel matters

• Allocate the time and effort of faculty across research and teaching, and across the various academic programs

• In the absence of the Dean, serve in an acting capacity to ensure appropriate and timely action on all matters requiring the Dean's consideration

Administrative Assistant - Rebecca Wineke

• Serves as the School's initial contact for constituencies of all types

• Handles a variety of administrative tasks related to the front office, including phone coverage, supplies, mail, and room reservations

• Supports the Senior Associate Dean on administrative matters as needed

Graduate Studies and Executive Programs

Associate Dean, Graduate and Executive Programs - Vacant

• Corodinate graduate programs and direct the master's and certificate programs

• Build and oversee the School's entrepreneurial efforts

• Serve as the School's primary Equity Administrator

• Coordinate/direct various School initiatives, represent the School on campus committees, and advise faculty and staff on projects, problems, and opportunities throughout the School as requested

Assistant Director, Admissions and Graduate Student Affairs - Taryn Faulkner

• Manage the recruitment of graduate students

• Work with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to assist in recruitment and yield efforts

• Administer graduate admissions

• Coordinate graduate student affairs

Program Management Specialist - Nancy Guevara

• Assist with the recruitment of graduate students

• Assist with the administration of graduate admissions

• Assist with the admistration of graduate student affairs

Academic Advisor, Graduate Studies - Vacant

• Advise graduate students on academic, financial, and personal matters

• Administer the graduate financial support processes

• Oversee student organizations

Director, Executive and Cohort Programs - Thomas Kennedy

• Manage the School's Office of Executive and Cohort Programs

• Develop new executive and cohort program opportunities

• Manage the design and delivery of executive training programs

• Manage the design and delivery of cohort programs

Associate Director, Executive Programs - Elizabeth Hinson

• Administer executive training programs

• Advise executive training students

Associate Director, Cohort Programs - Michael Goodhart

• Administer cohort programs

• Advise cohort students

Program Coordinator, Cohort Programs - Ying Yin

• Assist with the administration of cohort programs

• Assist with the advising of cohort students

Program Coordinator - Aisha Washington

• Assist with the administration of executive training programs

• Assist with the adminstration of cohort programs

Undergraduate Studies

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies - Nina Harris

• Lead undergraduate academic programs (BAPP, BA/MPP, minors and co-curricular programs), including planning, personnel and resource allocation, and strategic implementation

• Administer the assessment and evaluation of all undergraduate academic programs and course offerings

• Work closely with Faculty to develop new instructional pedagogy, determine course schedules and priorities, and revise curricular plans

• Lead and manage the School's undergraduate recruitment, enrollment management, and retention efforts

Director, Undergraduate Studies - Jennifer Littlefield

• Oversee the academic advising and administration necessary to support the academic experience of Public Policy undergraduates

• Work with the University of Maryland Admissions Office to recruit a diverse and talented student population in all undergraduate Public Policy programs

• Manage all experiential learning and out of the classroom opportunities, such as internships, career skills, study abroad and access to student services that allow for mental and physical health and the development of student leadership

• Provide support for undergraduate curricular and program development, planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision

Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Studies - Eva Morgan

• Advise and counsel students as they manage the educational issues, social challenges, and academic requirements associated with the major

• Maintain student recrods for a caseload of 200+ students

• Collaborate with the University of Maryland Orientation Office to coordinate and implement summer and winter new student orientation programs

• Manage a team of graduate assistants responsible for providing academic advising and administrative duties associated with the minors

Director, iGive Living-Learning Program - Patricia Bory

• Direct the iGive Living-Learning Program

• Serve as the Academic Integrity Liaison for the School

• Serve as the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for the School

Director, College Park Scholars Public Leadership Program - Susannah Washburn

• Direct the College Park Scholars Public Leadership Program

• Direct the minor in nonprofit leadership and social innovation

• Senior advisor within the Do Good Institute

Program Coordinator, College Park Scholars Public Leadership Program - Kelly Brower

• Plan events, field trips, and out of the classroom learning experiences for the College Park Scholars Public Leadership Program

• Manage Public Leadership Program administration and support program growth and development

• Support and mentor Public Leadership Program students

Manager, Operations and Outreach for Undergraduate Studies - Mary Lopez

• Manage day-to-day operations for Undergraduate Studies

• Coordinate academic scheduling and provide faculty support

• Track expenditures and monitor program budgets

• Facilitate the marketing and communication efforts for undergraduate programs

• Coordinate development and outreach for all undergraduate programs

Finance and Administration

Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration - Kimberly Schmidt

• Develop short- and long-term financial objectives and implementation plans, including multi-year forecasts of revenues and expenditures under different scenarios to inform decision-making

• Lead the process to develop and manage the School's annual budget in coordination with all relevant people within the School (including centers) and University

• Ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with all standards and the regular communication of budgetary information to School leadership and those accountable for budgets

• Oversee the administrative functions, procedures and policies of the School, including those of human resources, facilities management, and information technology operations, to ensure the activities of the School are appropriately supported and in compliance with University, state, federal, and professional requirements

Director, Finance and Administration - Cristina Gonçalves

• Assist the Assistant Dean with managing the financial and administrative functions of the School of Public Policy, including academic programs, executive and entrepreneurial programs, and centers/institutes

• Responsible for annual budgeting, revenue and expenditure projections from all sources such as state, external programs, tuition differential and endowment funds

• Assist with research grant proposals

Payroll and Human Resources Coordinator - Lori Ganey

• Facilitate the search for and hiring of new School faculty, staff, and student personnel

• Administer the School's payroll

• Advise School personnel on human resource matters

• Maintain human resource records in accordance with University policies

Program Management Specialist, Finance and Administration - Kathy Monroe

• Provide support for the operation, renovation, and maintenance of the School's facilities

• Special events coordinator for School and University events such as Maryland Day

• Serve as the School's telecommunications representative, parking coordinator, and non-capital inventory coordinator

Director, Information Technology - Samuel Corvah

• Manage and execute the School's information technology infrastructure and services, in alignment with the School's goals and objectives

• Provide educational technology services, including support for learning management systems and long-distance communications

• Administer the File/Print Network and Web Server

• Oversee computer workstation configuration, deployment and support

• Oversee audio/visual services and support

Information Technology Support Assistant - Kanyinsola Sanusi

External Relations

Assistant Dean, External Relations - Chandrika Rallapalli

• Build relationships and facilitate development of partnerships and collaborations with potential funders (foundations, corporations and individuals) to support students, faculty, research, centers and other school priorities

• Develop and coordinate funder agreements, grants, contracts and gifts

• Oversee all alumni activities, including events, Alumni Chapter board, volunteer opportunities, giving, and maintain relationship with the University Alumni Association

• Manage the Career Services unit and work closely with current and potential employers across all sectors from local to global. Develop partnership agreements and MOUs

• Facilitate communications within the School, University, and external partners, including alumni, donors, friends, and prospective students. Supervise development of collateral, marketing and branding materials, both print and digital. Coordinate events for the School in conjunction with various centers, faculty and staff

Director, Development - Christina Martin Kenny

• Oversee all major gift fundraising for School of Public Policy, including existing portfolio of donors

• Support faculty research grant efforts through target mapping and supporting grant submission efforts

• Assist with development of external relations materials, programming, special events, and donor recognition

Coordinator, External Relations - Pilar Gimenez

• Provide administrative support for all fundraising activities including scheduling, briefings, budgets, events, monitoring accounts, ensuring donor intent, and stewardship efforts

• Support alumni relations efforts including events, alumni board management, and Giving Day

• Manage the School’s donor acknowledgment process including pulling monthly donor acknowledgment reports, annual stewardship reports, and coordinating acknowledgment letters with faculty, staff, and the Dean’s office

Director, Career Services and Alumni Relations - C. Bryan Kempton

• Provide vision, leadership, and goal setting for the seamless delivery of career services to current School of Public Policy undergraduate and graduate students and alumni

• Oversee all alumni relations and engagement efforts for the School of Public Policy

• Coordinate and develop the Maryland Gateway Initiative to collaborate with and support the State of Maryland

Coordinator, Career Services and Alumni Relations - Vacant

• Present programming on resume writing, interviewing, internship searching, and other career-related topics

• Assist students in writing resumes, cover letters, job search correspondence, and preparing for interviews

• Collect, tabulate, and analyze employer and internship statistics for the School

Director, Communications - Megan Campbell

• Provide vision and leadership for the School of Public Policy’s communications efforts, including marketing, media relations, and branding

• Manages overall website presence and content development

• Organize and produce all high-level School events and provide guidance for faculty, staff, and students for additional panels, forums, etc.

Communications Specialist - Raphael Rosalin

• Assists with implementation of communications and media relations programs to strengthen and advance the School of Public Policy’s identity and reputation

• Writes news stories, spotlights and event recaps for the School of Public Policy website

• Manages School’s social media presence, engagement, analytics and campaigns such as Giving Day

Marketing Content Specialist - Daryllee Hale

• Assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive content strategy for digital and print communications to build the brand and reputation of the School, and engagement with key constituencies

• Writes and promotes content that aligns with, and advances, the School’s recruitment, fundraising, and reputational priorities; and ensures quality, clarity and consistency;

• Works with internal partners to manage day-to-day website content updates and create new content and webpages as appropriate