It's that time again - Spring 2024 Registration starts next week, Oct 31! Are you ready to sign up for your classes? Here's a checklist of things you can do to prepare! 

Online Schedule Available Now

Students who are logged into their myUMBC accounts can review the entire Spring 2024 schedule online by visiting https://umbc.edu/go/schedule 

Additionally, a list of classes that count towards an Asian Studies major, minor, and certificate is available on our website. 

New Courses - ASIA 333 and ASIA 353

Looking for something different this spring? Check out Dr. Kim's two new course offerings! 

ASIA 333 - International Relations in East Asia - In Person, Thursdays, 4:30-7
The course aims for a comprehensive exploration of pressing issues in Asia, facilitating an understanding of the political, social, and economic dimensions of the region in the contemporary era. It places particular emphasis on regional and international relations. Throughout the course, students will acquire valuable insights into the political structures, ideologies, and movements shaping Asian nations. Additionally, the course will delve into the intricate dynamics of societal transformations, economic realities, and pressing issues, encompassing domestic challenges and regional conflicts, along with an added emphasis on U.S. engagement with Asian nations. 

ASIA 353 - Contemporary Society in Two Koreas - In Person, Tues/Thurs 10-11:15
This course is designed to help students develop a comprehensive background of contemporary history, politics, society, economy and security of two Koreas and their impact on the broader context of Asia. The course explores key historical processes that have shaped the contemporary societies of two Koreas through multidisciplinary lenses. The course will help students understand the origins of, and influences stemming from, the stark political, economic, and social differences between the two Koreas, amidst their underlying core cultural similarities. Themes to be covered in this course include modernization, colonialism, nationalism, authoritarianism, democratization, industrialization, reunification, and gender relations.

Advising Information - Sign Up Early!

You must have registration clearance from their advisor before you can add classes to their schedule. Asian Studies students work with Dr. Oyen for advising. 

To receive registration clearance, complete this Google form for Dr. Oyen to review. If you would like an appointment to go over any questions or concerns about your Spring 2024 schedule or other details about your Asian Studies plans, you can schedule a meeting with Dr. Oyen via her Calendly. 

Account Holds - Check with Student Business Services

Account holds can prevent you from registering or graduating. Holds can be placed for several reasons, from overdue library books to parking fines to everything in between. Check with Student Business Services for help with resolving any account holds early, so that you can register on time! 

Winter Session Registration Ongoing

Thinking about the Winter session to stay busy during January? Consider signing up for one of these Asian Studies classes today - Winter registration is available now through the start of the session! Learn more about Winter 2024 at the session's website

ASIA 300 - Modern East Asia - Prof. Kim - Online, asynchronous
HIST 381 - From Samurai to Salariman - Prof. Vaporis - Online, asynchronous
MUSC 230 - Musics of the World - Prof. Beck - Online, T/W/TH 9-12:10

Advising Questions or Concerns? Let us know! 

Send us an email any time, or stop by Mon-Thurs 8:30-1:30 in person, with any questions you might have about Spring 2024 advising. 

Event now in Fine Arts 011 

Job no: 494323
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Other

Department: Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture https://cadvc.umbc.edu/

Position Overview: The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking a Gallery Operations Specialist for the Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture (CADVC). Reporting to the Director and working closely with Center staff, students, and University colleagues in Business Administration, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day business, facilities, and procedural operations of the CADVC.

Why Work at UMBC? UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $60,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

What is it like to work at UMBC?  Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a "2023 Great College to Work for" in every category.

Telework: A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities: The Gallery Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day business, facilities, and procedural operations of the CADVC, including overseeing facility administration, coordinating endowments and special projects, administering the unit with comprehensive knowledge of institutional and unit policies, procedures, and special issues, coordinating personnel requirements, providing administrative and financial management, coordinating and implementing business relationships with partners including specialists in the fields of art and cultural production, and managing and coordinating all program financial transactions including sales.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Knowing and administering unit policies and coordinate facility-related administration. 
• Coordinating endowments and special projects.
• Coordinating personnel requirements for the CADVC.
• Coordinating and implementing business relationships with partners and outside vendors, including specialists in fields of art and cultural production (artists, art handlers, etc.).  
• Overseeing and coordinating all transactions related to the Traveling Exhibitions program, Publications series Issues in Cultural Theory, and Community Outreach/Public Program initiatives. 
• Providing administrative and financial management analysis to the Executive Director monthly.
• Working closely in transparent and frequent communication with appropriate parties in the Dean's office, financial and advancement offices, and with other key internal partners to facilitate clear collaborative budgeting, planning, and overall organizational operations management. This includes being the CADVC HR & payroll Liaison point of contact with CAHSS Shared Services, serving as time sheet approver, staff contracting, administering PageUp, and coordinating grant management with CARAT.
• Scheduling travel for staff, visiting artists, curators, and other partners.
• Producing itineraries, run-of-show documents, and other organizational materials.
• Assisting Director with general administrative needs, including routine meeting notations, scheduling/calendar assistance, and overseeing certain CADVC interoffice requests including catering, workforce, and facilities requests related to office operations.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Some evening and weekend hours will be required for the position.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, or the equivalent four years of comparable experience.
• Three years of financial management within the context of an arts administration or business administration experience; familiarity with institutional policy and procedures or demonstrated ability to learn and implement institutional procedures.
• Experience with the following or comparable experience and demonstrated ability to learn: accounting and accounting principles, PeopleSoft (finance, special funds, human resources), Excel, management of budgets, operational grant and foundation accounts, and endowments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management, Arts Administration. Arts- related education would be preferred.
• Five years of university or museum/gallery, and/or cultural administration experience; experience with arts and culture-related organizational procedures and management. Management and supervisory skills are preferred.
• Accounting experience preferred.
• Budget management experience strongly preferred.

Background Screening Statement: A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Benefits: UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more
• Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 
• Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Salary: Salary starts at $60,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Hours: Full time; Some evening and weekend hours will be required for the position.

Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.   

Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization: As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Advertised: Oct 4 2023 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time

Images: 1. Header detail: Gabriel C. Amadi-Emina, Fade Catcher, 2021, Diptych photographic print on museo silver rag adhered flat on wooden panel. Courtesy of the artist. (On the left side is a close-up of brightly colored pink and orange flowers. To the right is a textile with bright pink flowers. The two are separated by a yellow void. Text on the far right says, Who will survive.) 2. CADVC logo: "Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture" in white text against black background.