Graduate Affairs Graduate Assistant
- University of Maryland
- Location: College Park, Maryland
- Category:
Admin-Other Administrative Positions
- Posting Date: 05/25/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Position Number:
10500525Title:
Graduate AssistantFunctional Title:
Graduate Affairs Graduate AssistantCategory Status:
04-Graduate AssistantApplicant Search Category:
Graduate AssistantUniversity Authorized FTE:
50Unit:
ENGR-A. James Clark School of EngineeringCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
In the A. James Clark School of Engineering, the Dean’s Office Graduate Affairs team 12 month full-time (20 hours) Graduate Administrative Assistant to assist with administrative duties, running events, project support, and general support activities for the success and well-being of ENGR graduate students. This GAA will likely need to perform effectively and independently in a remote environment while making availability to assist with on campus events.
Primary duties and responsibilities of this position include (but not limited to):
Primary duties and responsibilities of this position include (but not limited to):
- Make weekly updates to Graduate Affairs resource webpages
- Assist with event planning and execution
- Undertake basic data analysis projects
- Assist with data collection, entry, and reporting activities
- Assist in drafting/editing communications for Graduate Affairs team
- Assist in managing a central email account
- Support basic Dean’s Office operations or other events on request
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
This position is only open to current, University of Maryland College Park graduate students in a degree-seeking program.
Experience:
Experience working with diverse populations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
This position is only open to current, University of Maryland College Park graduate students in a degree-seeking program.
Experience:
Experience working with diverse populations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft and Google products.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact, especially involving students.
- Able to take directions and execute assigned tasks with accuracy.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Project & event organization experience.
- Experience in supporting student success in higher ed. settings.
- Interest and experience in self-driven projects to support/improve graduate education.
- Background in teaching, customer service, or other public-facing experience involved with communicating with or assisting students/the public/etc., especially working with diverse populations in regards to gender, sexuality, disability, ethnicity, national origin.
- Strong competency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Basic webpage content management abilitiy.
Posting Date:
05/25/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
08/31/2023Diversity Statement:
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.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.