University System of Maryland
Higher EducationMaryland, United States201-500 Employees
The University System of Maryland (USM) is the state’s public higher education system. The USM Office works closely with our 12 universities and 3 regional education centers to leverage their collective expertise and resources, share best practices, increase the USM’s effectiveness and efficiency, and advance its mission to improve quality of life in Maryland. The System employs more than 40,000 faculty and staff across all USM institutions. About 100 employees work in the USM Office, which is headquartered in Baltimore and has locations in Adelphi, Annapolis, and Columbia, MD. To view current employment opportunities at the USM Office, visit: www.usmd.edu/usm/employment/usmojobs USM Office employees are focused on advancing the USM's 5 strategic priorities with leadership by the USM Chancellor and Board of Regents. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The USM is one of the most diverse public university systems in the nation and aspires to reflect the full diversity of our state among our students, faculty and staff. Academic Excellence and Innovation Providing affordable higher education and increasing student retention and completion rates are among the USM’s top priorities. Access, Affordability, and Achievement Serving more than 175,000 students, the USM strives to make higher education accessible to all, including recent high school graduates, transfer students, working adults, and underserved populations. Average in-state tuition and fees for Maryland’s public, four-year institutions remain below the national average. Workforce and Economic Development USM institutions address workforce shortage areas, awarding about 14,000 STEM degrees, 3,800 health care degrees, and 2,300 teaching degrees in the 2024-2025 academic year. Research USM faculty and staff continue to fuel research and discovery, with about $1.8 billion in research and sponsored programs expenditures in FY 2024.