Hourly/GA/Pool/Student
Job Description
Position Number:
110314Title:
Graduate AssistantFunctional Title:
Hourly/GA/Pool/StudentCategory Status:
04-Graduate AssistantApplicant Search Category:
StudentUniversity Authorized FTE:
0.50Unit:
USMO-All University System of Maryland Office UnitsHiring Range Minimum:
$34,100Hiring Range Maximum:
$35,500Campus/College Information:
The University System of Maryland Office (USMO), led by Chancellor Jay A. Perman, is the staff to the Board of Regents. Staff members advocate on behalf of the 12 USM institutions, facilitate collaboration and efficiencies among the institutions, and provide information about the system to the public. With leadership from the USM Board of Regents and Chancellor Perman, the USMO coordinates academic programs, assists with long-range planning and resource management, facilitates private fund raising, and provides financial stewardship.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The University System of Maryland (USM) Office of Academic and Student Affairs is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support the USM’s ABCs for Student Success grant-funded work located within the P–20 division. P–20 refers to work that is devoted to forging stronger connections between PreK–12th grade and higher education, eliminating opportunity gaps along the education continuum. Current USM P–20 efforts include developing collaborative strategies that strengthen P–12 and higher education teaching and learning; educate a civic-minded Maryland citizenry; and improve the recruitment, retention, and continuous professional development of Maryland teachers who promote scientific innovation and entrepreneurship throughout the State of Maryland.
Maryland’s ABCs for Student Success is a multi-year, multimillion dollar project funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Postsecondary Student Success Grant Program. The project coordinates efforts across 11 USM universities to recruit and train peer mentors to help students from historically underrepresented groups succeed in college. In addition, the project supports holistic advising development at the universities.
The Graduate Assistant position is a 12-month appointment at 20 hours per week, beginning as soon as possible, with the possibility to renew the appointment in subsequent years. The primary location for the position is the USM Office (located at 3300 Metzerott Road in Adelphi, less than a mile from the College Park campus), with opportunities to telework based on a mutually agreeable schedule with the Associate Vice Chancellor. The Graduate Assistant will be provided with a dedicated personal workspace, computer and technology as needed.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Student Success Project Manager, the Graduate Assistant will assist the Project Manager with research activities related to the grant, including creating literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing written and oral reports. The Graduate Assistant will also assist with other tasks related to grant administration, such as scheduling and attending meetings, taking and disseminating notes, and organizing project materials.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Student Success Project Manager, the Graduate Assistant will assist the Project Manager with research activities related to the grant, including creating literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing written and oral reports. The Graduate Assistant will also assist with other tasks related to grant administration, such as scheduling and attending meetings, taking and disseminating notes, and organizing project materials.
In addition, the Graduate Assistant will work with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Education and Outreach, and Senior Director for Education, Outreach, and Pipeline Development to coordinate USM’s teacher education and civic engagement activities, USM-led meetings, and other activities. Tasks may include collaborating with supervisors to research and report on teacher education in Maryland; drafting materials for and presenting at academic conferences; attending meetings and taking and disseminating notes; and assisting with planning and running in-person and virtual workshops focused on civic education and statistics education.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Currently enrolled in a master’s program. Doctoral candidates preferred.
Experience:
Currently enrolled in a master’s program. Doctoral candidates preferred.
Experience:
- Experience with educational research and research methodologies (qualitative and/or quantitative).
- Experience with managing complex projects.
Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: ·
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, in particular, Word, Excel, and Teams/SharePoint; Google Drive; and similar applications. ·
- Ability to function as part of a team and to work with minimal supervision. ·
- Familiarity with foundational and current research on student success in higher education.
- Interest in university systems, K-12 teaching and learning, P-20 policy issues, civic education & civic engagement, and higher education policy.
- Skill in the use of social media platforms, including X (Twitter) and Instagram.
Additional Information:
Additional Information: Resumes will be reviewed until the position is filled. Applicants must combine a cover letter and resume into one PDF or Microsoft word document to the following email address: hr-gradasst@usmd.edu.
Posting Date:
03/14/2024Closing Date:
04/11/2024Open Until Filled
YesDiversity Statement:
Diversity Statement: The University System of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, applicants should be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing their identities, their U.S. citizenship or alien status, and their authorization to work in the United States.
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