Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 27 Sep 2021
Posting Details
| Position Number: | 09130800 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Hourly Communications Assistant |
| Functional Title: | Hourly/GA/Pool/Student |
| Category Status: | 34-Exempt Contingent Category 1 |
| Applicant Search Category: | Staff |
| University Authorized FTE: | .25 |
| Unit: | EDUC-College of Education |
| Hiring Range Minimum: | $20.00 |
| Hiring Range Maximum: | $20.00 |
| 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. |
| 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 System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. 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. |
| Position Summary/Purpose of Position: | The Communications Assistant is responsible for providing support to the Communications team for up to 10 hours per week. Responsibilities include Drafting news content as assigned. Assist with managing and posting to COE social media accounts Format power point documents regarding events, news, announcement for digital lobby display Monitor and compile daily press clips |
| Minimum Qualifications: | Qualifications and Experience Experience working with and/or supporting a fast-paced team. Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines on a daily basis, multitask, and quickly adapt Strong writing skills and experience in Microsoft Power Point |
| Preferences: | Preferred Qualifications Prior internship or relevant professional experience in a related field Previous communications, media relations, or external affairs experience Interest in and understanding the field of Education |
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| Additional Information: | Please submit one writing sample and one Powerpoint presentation along with your resume. |
| Posting Date: | 09/13/2021 |
| Closing Date: | 09/27/2021 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Best Consideration Date | |
| Physical Demands | Normal Office environment; fast paced, deadline driven work. Heavy computer work’ Ability to read and review materials new releases, press clips. |
| 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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