Job Description

Posting Details

Posting Details



Position Number:
1P0006


Title:
Graduate Assistant


Functional Title:
Gradudate Assistant, Communications


Category Status:
04-Graduate Assistant


Applicant Search Category:
Graduate Assistant


University Authorized FTE:
.50


Unit:
PRES-ODI-LGBTQ Equity Center


Hiring Range Minimum:



Hiring Range Maximum:



Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state\xe2\x80\x99s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) provides leadership and expertise for helping the university achieve its diversity, equity and inclusion goals. Guided by social justice principles, we cultivate a vibrant learning and working community for all members. The following units are within ODI: ADA Compliance, Bias Incident Support Services, Diversity Training & Education, LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Nyumburu Cultural Center, Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct, Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE), and TerrapinSTRONG.

The LGBTQ+ Equity Center engages and encourages the campus in building a fully equitable community, and provides programming that develops and empowers agents of social justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people.

The graduate assistant, communications for the LGBTQ+ Equity Center will report directly to the program manager and will support the center as follows:

• Serve as the Center\xe2\x80\x99s first point of contact for telephone calls and email queries, and a first point of contact for Center outreach;
• Create weekly newsletters, and curate and manage social media;
• Provide administrative support for the Center\xe2\x80\x99s operations \xe2\x80\x93 including program execution, communications, outreach, and maintenance of the lounge and library;
• Maintain databases, calendars, and order food or reserve spaces; and
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Some weekend and evening hours may be required to support events.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
This position is only open to current Graduate Students. Must be a registered graduate student in good standing enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland, College Park and must be making satisfactory progress toward the degree.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience supporting marginalized and historically underrepresented student populations and community members.
• Experience using Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience creating flyers and other promotional materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Knowledge of gender pronouns and current issues that LGBTQ+ communities face.
• Knowledge of how LGBTQ+ identities intersect with other marginalized identities such as, race, gender, class, and ability.
• Excellent communication skills including writing, editing, speaking/facilitating and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to advanced user of GSuite.
• Ability to work independently, a part of a team, as well as under direction.
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of stakeholders (internal and external).

Preferences:

Preferences:

• Continuity for 2+ years in the position is desirable, but not required
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite

Additional Certifications:



Additional Information:

• This is a 20-hour per week, 12-month graduate assistantship.
• For best consideration, please apply by April 16, 2023. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected.
• Only UMCP graduate students may apply.

Posting Date:
04/03/2023


Closing Date:



Open Until Filled
Yes


Best Consideration Date
04/16/2023


Physical Demands



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.