Finance/Admin Graduate Assistant
Job Description
Position Number:
1P0006Title:
Graduate AssistantFunctional Title:
Finance/Admin Graduate AssistantCategory Status:
04-Graduate AssistantApplicant Search Category:
Graduate AssistantUnit:
SPHL-School of Public HealthCampus/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 Graduate Assistant for Finance and Administration will support the School of Public Health’s Finance and Administration Team with their daily operations. This position will be responsible for:
- Managing the shared Finance email and calendar
- Collecting, compiling, and organizing data
- Researching and finalizing procurement requests
- Assisting with the daily business operations
- Providing support to other SPH units as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
This position will work closely with the Business Manager of Human Resources and the Business Manager of Finance in the Dean’s Office.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- This position is only available to the current University of Maryland, College Park graduate students.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, time management skills.
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, disciplined, trustworthy, and have excellent judgment.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Accounting, or a related field.
- Experience in creating and maintaining databases.
- Experience with account reconciliation.
- Knowledge of University accounting.
Additional Information:
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Date:
04/17/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
05/17/2024Diversity 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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