Recruitment and Programming Graduate Assistant

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 25 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 1P0006
Title: Recruitment and Programming Graduate Assistant
Functional Title: Recruitment and Programming Graduate Assistant
Category Status: 04-Graduate Assistant
Applicant Search Category: Graduate Assistant
University Authorized FTE: .50
Unit: UGST-Honors College
Hiring Range Minimum:
Hiring Range Maximum: $26,958.00
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.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
  • Assist the Assistant Director of Recruitment & Inclusive Communities in managing approximately 100+ Honors Ambassadors (student volunteers who participate in recruitment events) and supervise 2-3 part-time Honors Ambassador Student Coordinators.
  • Participate in Honors College recruitment activities including, but not limited to, online chats, open houses, and Banneker/Key interview days.
  • Manage/coordinate the selection of new Honors Ambassadors and ensure Honors Ambassador participation at events, when needed.
  • Respond to prospective student inquiries about the Honors College and meet with prospective students and their families.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Must be a full-time, registered graduate student in good standing enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland, College Park.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent organizational skills, responsible and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with staff and student Honors Ambassadors.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Public speaking experience.
  • Experience in participating in college recruitment events and/or working with college student.
  • Customer service experience, responding to inquiries.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Spreadsheets, Forms).
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
  • Evening work expected for Honors Ambassador events, recruitment events, and Honors College Convocation/Citation Ceremonies.
  • Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Date: 04/08/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 04/22/2024
Physical Demands
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.
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