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University of Maryland

Location: College Park, Maryland
Category: Admin-Student Affairs and Services
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Job Description

Position Number:

82522937

Title:

Student Assistant

Functional Title:

Student Assistant

Category Status:

14-Student Hourly, UG

Applicant Search Category:

Student

Unit:

ENGR-Electrical & Computer Engineering

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.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

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:

This position will provide administrative support to the faculty, staff and students for Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. This is a very fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Administrative assistance: word processing, filing, scanning, copying, scheduling of meetings, coordination of events, preparation and processing of various forms, other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a current University of Maryland College Park undergraduate student.
Good oral and written communication skills required
Great customer service and organizational skills
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience working with diverse populations
Ability to work independently
Professional appearance and attitude

Additional Information:

Hours: Office hours are between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Posting Date:

08/25/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

09/16/2022

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:

Kia Johnson
kiarj@umd.edu

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