Graduate Assistant, Service Learning Certificate Program

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Graduate Assistant

Graduate Assistant, Service Learning Certificate Program

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Graduate Assistant

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PRES-ODI-Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education

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.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE) offers a variety of services and programs to enhance the academic experience of diverse student populations at the University of Maryland. The mission of OMSE is to serve undergraduate multi-ethnic students to increase rates of matriculation, retention, graduation, and overall GPA. As an academic unit under the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), OMSE recognizes the value of the multiple histories, beliefs and ethnic backgrounds of our students and works with faculty and staff to support ethnic diversity and inclusion at the university.

The Service Learning Certificate (SLC) program is a service learning program in which members facilitate peer-tutoring for undergraduate multi-ethnic students at UMD. The Service Learning Certificate program provides an opportunity for students to actively engage in the following five stages of Service Learning:

• Inventory and Investigation
• Preparation and Planning
• Action - Direct Service, Advocacy
• Reflection
• Demonstration

SLC students will have met the following goals, acquired skills (e.g., peer tutoring, social justice development, awareness and competency, personal and professional development, intellectual development, social and civic responsibility) and competencies through experiential activities, workshops, dialogues, readings and ongoing training.

The graduate assistant (GA) for the Service Learning Certificate (SLC) Program will oversee the daily operations of the SLC Program, and support OMSE assessment projects. This position will report to the assistant program director of assessment and the director and will support the program as follows:

• Facilitating SLC program curriculum as advised by OMSE staff and supervisor;
• Attending and facilitating key SLC meetings and events (e.g. General Body Meetings, Executive Board Meetings, and cross program events);
• Overseeing and mentoring student Executive Board (eboard), facilitating eboard progress reviews;
• Updating and managing program database to track student progress and program requirement completion;
• Managing assignments and announcements for SLC program ELMS page;
• Assisting with coordinating with tutoring matching process with the OMSE tutoring team and monitoring service learning hours;
• Submitting weekly SLC program reports and bi-annual assessment data;
• Facilitating SLC recruitment outreach, meetings, and planning;
• In collaboration with others, monitor program budget and SLC inventory (e.g., program marketing incentives);
• Submitting all required internal forms and requests in a timely manner;
• Maintaining deadlines and announcements for the OMSE Graduate Assistants ELMS page;
• Assisting with compiling and formatting OMSE assessment reports, creating basic data visualizations such as charts, graphs and tables as requested;
• Attending mandatory and non-mandatory meetings, trainings, and events as requested;
• Providing coverage at and support with OMSE Signature events, including but not limited to, Meet and Greet, Giving Day, Academy of Excellence Awards (AAEA), Maryland Day, Homecoming;
• Working all scheduled in-person office hours at Hornbake office;
• Attending mandatory and non-mandatory meetings, trainings, and events as requested; and
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Must be a registered full-time 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.

• Demonstrated experience in leadership and program facilitation, mentoring experience is a plus.
• Experience collecting and/or reporting statistics and tracking program data for weekly reports, internal database management.
• Experience compiling and formatting reports, creating basic data visualization graphs, tables, and charts.

• Knowledge of MS Office (e.g., Powerpoint, Word, Excel), Zoom, ELMS, Google Suite (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Gmail).
• Knowledge of using Canva, Photoshop, or similar publishing/design software for creating and marketing materials.
• Excellent communication skills including writing, editing, speaking/facilitating and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong detail-oriented and strong time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and technical skills.

• Continuity for 2+ years in the position is desirable
• Candidate must be able to work in-person at the OMSE Offices on campus Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
• Demonstrated experience supporting marginalized and historically underrepresented student populations and community members
• Passion for supporting programs and resources for multi-ethnic students in higher education, demonstrated history working with students from diverse backgrounds and with varied skill levels

• This is a 10-hour per week, 12-month graduate assistantship for the College Success Scholars (CSS) Program. Some weekend and evening hours (4:30pm-9:00pm) may be required to support meetings/events.
• A completed application includes a cover letter with relevant experience, a resume, and a list of 3 references.

06/28/2024

Yes

07/19/2024

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.

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.