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Catherine M. Brinkley Loan

Dear Students,

We are still accepting applications for the Catherine M. Brinkley Fund which provides interest-free loans to students who are legal residents of Maryland pursuing majors in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. Students may download the application here and submit it back to me at agnrscholarships@umd.edu. The Office of Financial Aid determines eligibility and award distribution and you must have submitted the FAFSA.

To be eligible, students must:

• Be a resident of the state of Maryland
• Be enrolled in a major in the College of AGNR
• Have submitted a FAFSA to the University

Loan terms are:

• Amount is not to exceed the limit on financial need determined by your FAFSA application.
• Repayment begins 9 months after ceasing to be at least a half-time student at the University of Maryland and ending 10 years later.
• Monthly payments for the first two years of repayment will be $25.
• The remaining payments will be fully amortized over the final eight years
• If the loan is not paid in full by 10 years, a 5% annual finance charge will be assessed on the unpaid balance.
• Revenue from loan repayments will be returned to this fund to assist other students in achieving their academic goals.

Completed applications can be scanned and emailed to April Brohawn at agnrscholarships@umd.edu. Applications will then be forwarded to the Office of Student Financial Aid for review. Decisions will be made by OSFA and you will be notified later this summer. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by August 5, 2025.

Questions? Please visit the website at https://agnr.umd.edu/undergraduate/fund-your-education

AGNR Coordinator Position Description -2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION

University of Maryland
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Supervisory Org: INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS IN AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (IPAN)

Title/Functional Title: COORDINATOR, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Position Number: 115508

Appointment Type: REGULAR, EXEMPT STAFF POSITION, 100%

Salary Starting at: $53,940

Work Location: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK


Position Summary:

The International Programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources (IPAN) seeks to leverage the expertise of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) for international development by facilitating and catalyzing research, training and extension to transform food systems and livelihoods in developing countries. IPAN works in close collaboration with the Office of International Affairs, AGNR’s Department and Units, and with other Colleges to deliver its mission. IPAN is seeking a Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations and to support program development, promotion and execution.

Among IPAN’s current project areas are: (i) AGNR’s study abroad and student exchange (ii) the 2+2 China Program (iii) the PASET Rsif Scholars Program. Activities to support program development include: (i) building internal and external research, training and extension partnerships for international development activities (ii) project development and resource mobilization (iii) raising the international development profile on campus and internationally.

Responsibilities:

• College liaison for Memoranda of Understanding and other Agreement between foreign institutions and AGNR/UMD
• Collaborate with Office of International Affairs, AGNR Academic Programs and department faculty on development and promotion of study abroad and student exchange
• Act as liaison between partner institutions and departments to facilitate visiting scholar visits and appointments
• Reconcile Travel and Purchase cards, prepare office budget, facilitate transactions (JVs, vendor payments)
• Conduct survey of AGNR faculty’s international work
• Schedule and manage IPAN supported travel and financial reporting
• Preparing and providing international activities information and brief for college and campus publications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience supporting operations, strategic initiatives, or project implementation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of Concur/SAP, the Student Award System, and Workday

Must be able to communicate with scientists, administrators and students from various countries and cultures.

Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill in organization and time management.

Skill in analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skill in verbal and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international education or agricultural sciences
• Knowledge of UMD’s international admissions and transfer credit procedures.
• Knowledge of international student and exchange visitor visas
• Experience with international travel in Concur

Physical Demands of the Position:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

Additional Information:

This position may be subject to a Criminal History Record Check and the University of Maryland Background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of both the Criminal History Record Check and the University of Maryland Background check, as applicable.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded, or employment terminated.

Position Summary:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.