Graduate Assistant - Biocomputational Engineering
- University of Maryland
- Location: College Park, Maryland
- Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
- Posting Date: 07/19/2022
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Position Number:
1P0006Title:
Graduate AssistantFunctional Title:
Graduate Assistant - Biocomputational EngineeringCategory Status:
04-Graduate AssistantApplicant Search Category:
Graduate AssistantUniversity Authorized FTE:
0.5Unit:
ENGR-Fischell Department of BioengineeringCampus/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
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Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Graduate Assistant supports recruitment and retention efforts of the B.S. in Biocomputational Engineering program at Shady Grove, including:
- Provide support for recruiting events at the Universities at Shady Grove campus, such as Open Houses and Information Sessions.
- Visit area community colleges on average every other week and participate in tabling events and recruitment fairs to interact with prospective BCE students.
- Deliver information sessions, both virtually and in-person, to prospective students.
- Participate in recruitment and outreach events at College Park, such as Maryland Day, Open Houses, WIE and CMSE events, and LTSC STEM events.
- Assist in creating promotional materials, such as websites, flyers, and social media posts.
- Lead initiatives to promote community building within the BCE program and mentorship between senior and junior students.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, enrollment as a University of Maryland graduate student.
Preferences:
Student affairs or recruitment experience, which could include a leadership role in a student organization, orientation assistant, tour guide, resident assistant, etc.
Additional Information:
The GA must be able to travel to the Shady Grove campus (located in Rockville, MD) at least once a week and local community colleges as needed. Telework and work on the College Park campus can be incorporated into the GA’s work schedule. Work is flexible during normal business hours around the GA’s course schedule.
Posting Date:
07/19/2022Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
08/02/2022Diversity 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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