PHSC Administrative GA

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: about 9 hours ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 1P0006
Title: PHSC Administrative GA
Functional Title: PHSC Administrative GA
Category Status: 04-Graduate Assistant
Applicant Search Category: Graduate Assistant
University Authorized FTE:
Unit: SPHL-Dean-Public Health Science
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
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Public Health Science program is seeking a 12-month, full-time (20 hours per week) graduate assistant to begin work in summer 2024. Students possessing a passion for facilitating students’ academic and professional development using data-driven and culturally competent approaches are encouraged to apply. This position builds communication, critical thinking, technology, problem-solving and leadership skills. It offers professional opportunities for direct experience in providing academic advising services to a diverse student population, through orientation, recruitment, program delivery support, program development, and more.
This assistantship is an excellent opportunity for students in any graduate program but will significantly benefit students in the fields of student development, student affairs, higher education, public health, psychology, social work, human services, education, and other careers of service.
Responsibilities will include:
Advising
  • Guiding current and prospective PHSC majors during virtual or in-person drop-in hours and individual appointments
  • Advising and approving graduation plans for first-semester transfer students during graduation planning drop-ins, senior audit, transfer mandatory advising workshops, and individual appointments
  • Serving as a representative of the PHSC program by attending various virtual or in-person student events such as freshmen and transfer orientations, admitted student open house, student engagement fairs, etc.
  • Maintain accurate student records by updating advising notes after student meetings (drop-ins and orientations).


Communication
  • Working with program staff on communication outreach to students, including but not limited to flyers, program information, events, newsletters, etc.
  • Managing and creating content for the PHSC social media accounts

Process
  • Preparing and processing of materials for change of major workshops, orientations, and transfer mandatory advising workshops
  • Checking prerequisites and restrictions for PHSC courses at multiple points in time
  • Providing support for virtual or in-person enrichment events for PHSC students, which include planning, event registration, and attendance
  • Providing administrative support for PHSC’s independent study and internship programs

Data
  • Supporting the PHSC team in tracking student numbers and demographics and generating reports based on this information

General
  • Greeting visitors in the PHSC office suite
  • Attending weekly team meetings
  • Completing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Must be enrolled in a UMCP graduate program.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong communication skills, written and oral.
  • Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Graduate of the PHSC program, other public health program or student in a master’s program in Student Development, Higher Education, or Counseling Education/Counseling Psychology.
  • Experience with data management and analysis.
  • Willingness to learn about PHSC major.
  • Enjoyment from engaging with undergraduate students and program staff and faculty.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Posting Date: 04/03/2024
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.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
^Student Posting Contact Information:

Similar Positions