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Job Description
Position Number:
8100512Title:
Graduate Assistant Bahá’ě Chair for World PeaceFunctional Title:
Graduate Assistant Bahá’ě Chair for World PeaceCategory Status:
04-Graduate AssistantApplicant Search Category:
Graduate AssistantUniversity Authorized FTE:
.50Unit:
BSOS-College of Behavioral & Social SciencesCampus/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.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Baha’i Chair for World Peace is seeking a graduate assistant (20 hours) to provide research andadministrative support to the office. This is an office based position, with some flexibility for remote work. The Baha’i Chair is an endowed academic program that advances interdisciplinary examination and discourse on global peace, as such the graduate assistant will be actively engaged in interdisciplinary research and in organizing events featuring a wide range of leading scholars. You can find out more about the chair on our website at www.bahaichair.umd.edu
General Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities:
- Assist Director, Associate Director, and student interns with events and other programing
- Networking across campus to raise the profile of the Chair and its events
- Composing, drafting, proofing and editing written materials;
- Conducting research and literature searches on topics of interest to the chair;
- Gathering data for special projects;
- Compiling and distributing office communications and correspondence;
- Providing administrative and logistical support for events
- Update and maintain program records
- Assist with administrative duties
- Assume other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
This position is only open to Graduate Students currently enrolled or admitted for the Fall 2023 semester at the University of Maryland College Park.
This position is only open to Graduate Students currently enrolled or admitted for the Fall 2023 semester at the University of Maryland College Park.
Experience:
- Experience with research.
- Experience working with undergraduate students.
- Experience with event planning.
- Experience with administrative support.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Proficiency with social media tools, Elms-Canvas, and Google Apps.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
- Strong detail orientation.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Preferences:
Preferences:
Experience with web content management systems, specifically Squarespace.
Experience with web content management systems, specifically Squarespace.
Additional Information:
- This position is a 12-month graduate assistant staff position coinciding with the University’s academic calendar. https://phr-app6.umd.edu/holidays/.
- This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.
- The average work week is 20 hours including some evenings and weekends.
Remuneration:
Remuneration will follow the standard rate for graduate students and employees in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Position Availability:
Early August 2023
Posting Date:
05/15/2023Closing Date:
05/29/2023Open Until Filled
NoDiversity 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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