Graduate Assistant, Webmaster

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 4 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 26 Apr 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 1P0006
Title: Graduate Assistant
Functional Title: Graduate Assistant, Webmaster
Category Status: 04-Graduate Assistant
Applicant Search Category: Graduate Assistant
University Authorized FTE: 50
Unit: VPSA-Dining Services
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.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Create, edit, update and manage drupal and html based web pages and javascript code. You should be able to create UI/UX wireframes as and when necessary.
  • Manage and regularly update websites to the latest drupal security update using composer.
  • Support the student engagement team by providing web support/expertise, creating social media posts, and handling dining projects.
  • Support the dining plan office by handling the front desk, emails, phone and other services as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • This position in only open to Graduate Students currently enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Javascript.
  • HTML/CSS.
  • Content Management Systems (Drupal strongly preferred).
  • Ability to create UI/UX wireframes as and when necessary.
  • Good design skills.
  • Good communication skills.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Previous web development experience.
  • Previous experience with an established organization (educational or otherwise).
  • Comfortable taking initiative + creative problem solving approach.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
This is a 20 hour per week, 12 month assistantship position.
Dining Services Program Values and Focus Areas:

Sustainability
  • Lead Sustainable Food Dashboard project
  • Highlight sustainability features of resident dining program including dine-in, composting, recycling, awards
  • Promote Terp Farm and the Maryland Farmer’s Market
  • Promote collaborations with Cool Food and Menus of Change


Eliminating campus food insecurity
  • Promote the Maryland Campus Pantry

Guest Service
  • Feature individual team members

Culinary excellence
  • Feature seasonal specials, variety of flavors, quality of staff

Thriving Workplace
  • Internally promote opportunities for team member development

Value
  • Remind internal and external customers of the value of the dining program
Posting Date: 04/12/2024
Closing Date: 04/26/2024
Open Until Filled No
Best Consideration Date
Physical Demands
Normal office environment – Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
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.
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