Graduate Assistant, Center for Risk and Reliability

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Vaccine Protocol



Posting Details


Position Number: 1P0006
Title: Graduate Assistant
Functional Title: Graduate Assistant, Center for Risk and Reliability
Category Status: 04-Graduate Assistant
Applicant Search Category: Graduate Assistant
University Authorized FTE:
Unit: ENGR-Mechanical Engineering
Hiring Range Minimum:
Hiring Range Maximum:
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
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Center for Risk and Reliability is seeking a graduate assistant to provide communication and administrative support to the Center.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: maintaining the CRR website and outreach materials; designing and publishing a newsletter; distributing seminar announcements; maintaining email lists; coordinating visitors; document preparation and technical editing; managing calendars; assisting with paperwork and travel planning, scheduling meetings; scanning and filing documents; running errands. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or closely related field
Experience:
  • Experience in an office environment
  • Experience editing, proofreading, and formatting a variety of documents created in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and LaTeX
  • Experience managing websites and other digital communications.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Attention to detail & highly organized
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple concurrent activities
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Google Calendar

This position is only open to Graduate Students who are currently enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Preferences:
Preferences: 
  • Experience in technical writing and/or technical graphic design
  • Prior experience in organizing travel
  • Experience with Google Forms or similar tools
  • Experience working with engineers and scientists
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Posting Date: 01/13/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 01/27/2023
Physical Demands
Work is performed in an office setting.
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:
Please email Dr. Katrina Groth [email protected] with the keywords in the subject line “CRR Admin Hiring.”
Please include your cover letter, resume, submit an example of a previous work product relevant to this position, and list of references.

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