Office Assistant

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 13 Dec 2022

Posting Details
Vaccine Protocol



Posting Details


Position Number: 11341129
Title: Office Assistant
Functional Title: Office Assistant
Category Status: 14-Student Hourly, UG
Applicant Search Category: Student
University Authorized FTE:
Unit: CMNS-Physics
Hiring Range Minimum: $15.00/hour
Hiring Range Maximum: $15.00/hour
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of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.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 Department of Physics seeks 2 hourly student workers to provide office assistance. Duties for this position include:
  • Sort and deliver mail to CNMS faculty and staff.
  • Receive and deliver water throughout PSC and Toll building.
  • Help shop keepers with project work (sweeping, sorting and disposing outdated files etc).
  • Provide additional back up on loading dock.
  • Other duties as assigned.


These positions will be for 12-15 hours/week and preference will be given to individuals that can work days a week for 4 hour shifts.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to read, spell accurately, and write legibly; to communicate effectively; to operate manual and automated office equipment and keyboards; to file documents according to alphabetic and numeric sequences; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to communicate effectively; to maintain effective work relationships; to perform arithmetic computations.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Attention to detail.
  • Time-management and multitasking abilities.
  • Proficiency with office applications, and aptitude for learning new software and systems.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Posting Date: 11/29/2022
Closing Date: 12/13/2022
Open Until Filled No
Best Consideration Date
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.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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