Education Specialist, Programs

Overview

This temporary, on-site opportunity in Linthicum, Maryland is suited to a highly organized administrative professional who can keep a fast-moving team coordinated and on schedule. The assignment may convert to a contract-to-hire role. The position combines hands-on administrative support with project and program coordination, making it a strong fit for someone who is comfortable juggling priorities, communicating with senior stakeholders, and contributing to documentation and process improvement.

Core Duties

• Manage routine administrative work so schedules, records, and communications stay accurate and current.
• Track several simultaneous assignments, re-prioritize tasks when needed, and keep internal teams and external partners aligned.
• Create, organize, and maintain reference documents, workflow materials, and process notes that support consistent program execution.
• Act as a dependable contact for communication with physicians and other stakeholders, using a careful and discreet approach.
• Assist with program and project coordination, including calendar management, meeting preparation, data entry, and follow-up on next steps.
• Partner with teams across the organization to keep initiatives moving and ensure information flows smoothly.
• Learn internal tools and systems quickly and use them to support operations and reporting.
• Be available for occasional after-hours support, including evening conference calls, and travel when required by the program.

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings prior experience in administrative support, office coordination, or program support. Success in this role requires strong organization, the ability to manage competing requests without losing attention to detail, and confidence when speaking with physicians or other senior contacts. You should also be comfortable with scheduling, documentation, data entry, and handling calls. A quick learning mindset is important for adopting new software and internal systems, along with the flexibility to work occasional evenings and travel as needed.

Company Information

Robert Half is a specialized talent solutions firm that places professionals in contract, temporary, and permanent roles across finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, as well as administrative and customer support functions. The organization offers access to job opportunities, compensation and benefits, and online training resources.

Eligibility and Terms

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Contract and temporary professionals may be eligible for medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, and can also enroll in a 401(k) plan. Additional employment terms include the possibility of contract-to-hire conversion, occasional evening calls, and travel as needed. The employer states that it is an equal opportunity employer.