Graduate Assistant, Communications
Job Description
Position Number:
1P0006Title:
Graduate AssistantFunctional Title:
Graduate Assistant, CommunicationsCategory Status:
04-Graduate AssistantApplicant Search Category:
Graduate AssistantUniversity Authorized FTE:
0.5Unit:
UGST-HCOL-University Honors ProgramCampus/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:
Overview
The Graduate Assistant for Communications provides communications-related assistance and support. As part of the Univeristy Honors (UH) team, the Graduate Assistant for Communications will have the opportunity to hone their social media, graphic design, website, organizational, and writing skills in highlighting the work and accomplishments of a thriving community of students, faculty, and staff.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include assisting UH staff with social media, graphic design, website maintenance, coordination of communications workflows, weekly newsletters, larger scale projects as needed, and pitching/drafting stories that highlight the work of UH students, faculty, and staff. Whenever the Assistant Director of Communications is unavailable, the Graduate Assistant for Communications works to ensure that the program’s communications workflows continues to operate smoothly and on schedule, and that public-facing output is of consistent quality and reflects the program’s style and brand.
University Honors
As the largest living-learning program in the University’s Honors College, University Honors is home to a dynamic and interdisciplinary curriculum for first- and second-year University of Maryland undergraduate students. For more information visit: www.universityhonors.umd.edu.
The Graduate Assistant for Communications provides communications-related assistance and support. As part of the Univeristy Honors (UH) team, the Graduate Assistant for Communications will have the opportunity to hone their social media, graphic design, website, organizational, and writing skills in highlighting the work and accomplishments of a thriving community of students, faculty, and staff.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include assisting UH staff with social media, graphic design, website maintenance, coordination of communications workflows, weekly newsletters, larger scale projects as needed, and pitching/drafting stories that highlight the work of UH students, faculty, and staff. Whenever the Assistant Director of Communications is unavailable, the Graduate Assistant for Communications works to ensure that the program’s communications workflows continues to operate smoothly and on schedule, and that public-facing output is of consistent quality and reflects the program’s style and brand.
University Honors
As the largest living-learning program in the University’s Honors College, University Honors is home to a dynamic and interdisciplinary curriculum for first- and second-year University of Maryland undergraduate students. For more information visit: www.universityhonors.umd.edu.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- This position is open only to University of Maryland students enrolled and in good academic standing in a full-time graduate degree program.
- Eligible candidates will have strong skills in at least two of the following five areas (please elaborate on these skills in your cover letter and include samples of work where possible):
- Graphic design
- Social media
- Website maintenance and/or design
- Project management
- Photography and/or videography
- Additional minimum qualifications include:
- Strong interest in storytelling across many platforms
- Exceptional writing, editing, verbal, creative, and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative and inclusive team environment, as well as independently
- Ability to take direction and execute assigned tasks accurately and on time
- Experience (or the demonstrated ability to develop expertise) with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Constant Contact, Monday, Google Drive, website content management systems (e.g., WordPress), and social media (i.e., Instagram, Facebook)
- Attention to detail (including an appreciation for the Oxford comma)
- Reliability and the willingness to learn and ask questions as needed are essential
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Experience with database management
- Formal educational and/or professional experience in one or more of the following areas: communications, social media management, academic affairs, student affairs, graphic design, multi-media, journalism
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
- This is a 20-hour per week, 9-month graduate assistantship.
- Work will be completed primarily in-person during business hours.
- Some telework will be possible.
- Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required to support program events.
- A complete application includes a cover letter detailing relevant experience (see “Minimum Qualifications”, a resume, and a list of references.
Posting Date:
07/04/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
07/18/2024Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment. Regularly required to communicate and exchange information and to use technology/devices. Must have the ability to lift and deliver small carry parcels, packages and other items. With notice, must have the ability to attend events after normal business hours. Must have the ability to travel to meetings, events, etc. both on and off campus.
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment. Regularly required to communicate and exchange information and to use technology/devices. Must have the ability to lift and deliver small carry parcels, packages and other items. With notice, must have the ability to attend events after normal business hours. Must have the ability to travel to meetings, events, etc. both on and off campus.
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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