Graduate Assistant - Research Communications

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 1P0006
Title: Graduate Assistant
Functional Title: Graduate Assistant - Research Communications
Category Status: 04-Graduate Assistant
Applicant Search Category: Graduate Assistant
University Authorized FTE: 50
Unit: VPR-Research Development
Hiring Range Minimum: 34052.00
Hiring Range Maximum: 35384.00
Campus/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.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Communications Graduate Assistant supports the communication efforts of the University’s Division of Research, providing both general administrative support and execution of specific communications projects. This appointment is a 12 month, 20 hours per week graduate assistantship. Duties will include the following:
  • Assist with the technical production and layout of the weekly Research Roundup e-newsletter.
  • Draft and edit articles, press releases, video scripts or other content related to the University’s research and innovation efforts.
  • Provide social media support.
  • Write and edit content for print and electronic publications, as needed.
  • Update web content, as needed.
  • Manage contacts database.
  • Assist with event logistics and media outreach for high-level events.
  • Help deploy content across channels: assist with media monitoring using analytics tools.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at the University of Maryland, College Park.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Good time management skills and the ability to multitask.
  • Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with others.
  • Experience with social media platforms, particularly Twitter.
  • Good grasp of software applications and technical platforms for communications.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Strong preference for concentration in Journalism, Communications, English, Library Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, or related discipline.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience with web production or editing, news videography or photography, audio editing or graphics or page design would be a huge plus"
  • Experience with web content management systems, ideally Drupal
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
All interested applicants must submit one (1) writing sample with their online application. This should be a short piece of writing or excerpt (1-5 pages) to demonstrate your writing and communication skills
Posting Date: 04/30/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 05/06/2024
Physical Demands
The candidate must be able to occasionally work evenings or during lunch meetings (12pm to 1pm) with adequate notice and be able to accomplish the physical demands of event and office duties which may include lifting 40 lbs.; setting up tables; etc.
Diversity 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.
^Student Posting Contact Information:

Similar Positions