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TerpZone Graduate Assistant

Job Description

Position Number:

01570327

Title:

Graduate Assistant

Functional Title:

TerpZone Graduate Assistant

Category Status:

04-Graduate Assistant

Applicant Search Category:

Graduate Assistant

University Authorized FTE:

50%

Unit:

VPSA-SU-Stamp Terp Zone

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.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The TerpZone’s Graduate Assistantship Position with the Adele H Stamp Student Union – Center for Campus Life offers an in-depth educational and professional position within the area of recreational programming and facility management. The Graduate Assistant for TerpZone will have the opportunity to gain experience in program planning, assessment, budget development, and student development theory.

The Graduate Assistant will be expected to work primarily weekdays, in addition to working certain events and/or programs that will take place at night/weekends. The Graduate Assistant will participate as a staff member and assist in its administration; will post and maintain a minimum of 20 hours per week; will prepare reports for staff on assigned projects; and will represent the department of the Adele H Stamp Student Union – Center for Campus Life at various Stamp Student Union and Student Affairs functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
  • Bachelors Degree required from an accredited four-year institution is required.
  • Admission to and enrollment in a UMD Graduate School program is required.

Preferences:

Preferences:
Experience in student union/activities programming is preferred.

Additional Information:

This is a 9.5-month assistantship. GAs receive 10 credits of tuition remission in the fall and spring semesters and 4 credits in Winter Term (at base tuition rate), UMD health insurance enrollment option, and stipend. Yearly appointment and reappointment for every academic year is anticipated depending on performance and will be determined by supervisor.

Posting Date:

03/27/2023

Closing Date:

04/16/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Physical Demands

While the position will have an office, is position must also be able to on your feet for extended periods of time. Lift 20lbs. Climb and/or crawl.

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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