Graduate Assistants with the Department of Resident Life 2023-2024
- University of Maryland
- Location: College Park, Maryland
- Category: Admin-Residence Life and Housing
- Posting Date: 01/30/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Position Number:
1P0006Title:
Graduate Assistants with the Department of Resident Life 2023-2024Functional Title:
Graduate Assistants with the Department of Resident Life 2023-2024Category Status:
04-Graduate AssistantApplicant Search Category:
Graduate AssistantUniversity Authorized FTE:
50Unit:
VPSA-RL-SSD L&ACampus/College Information:
Campus:
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.
Department:
The Department of Resident Life serves a highly diverse population of approximately 12,500 undergraduate students living in traditional residence halls, apartments, and suites including some public/private partnership apartment communities. About 46% of all resident students are enrolled in twelve living-learning programs covering a wide array of academic areas. Resident Life employs a diverse workforce of 88 full-time and graduate staff members and about 600 undergraduate student staff members. The Department values respectful, equitable, and inclusive practices and actively seeks candidates who can represent and serve the diversity of persons who live and work in the University of Maryland’s residence halls. The University of Maryland campus is located in the greater Washington, DC metro area just eight miles from downtown DC and 30 miles from Baltimore, MD. Additional information about the Department of Resident Life is available at www.reslife.umd.edu.
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.
Department:
The Department of Resident Life serves a highly diverse population of approximately 12,500 undergraduate students living in traditional residence halls, apartments, and suites including some public/private partnership apartment communities. About 46% of all resident students are enrolled in twelve living-learning programs covering a wide array of academic areas. Resident Life employs a diverse workforce of 88 full-time and graduate staff members and about 600 undergraduate student staff members. The Department values respectful, equitable, and inclusive practices and actively seeks candidates who can represent and serve the diversity of persons who live and work in the University of Maryland’s residence halls. The University of Maryland campus is located in the greater Washington, DC metro area just eight miles from downtown DC and 30 miles from Baltimore, MD. Additional information about the Department of Resident Life is available at www.reslife.umd.edu.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
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 requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. 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 Department of Resident Life has four Graduate Coordinator openings for 2023-2024. All are located in different units and have different job responsibilities. These are 12-month, 20 hour/week Graduate Assistant positions beginning in early to mid July 2023. To apply, please see specific instructions for application under “Additional Information” below. Note, housing is NOT provided with these positions.
Graduate Coordinator, Academic Success and Community Development Programs
The Graduate Coordinator for Academic Success and Community Development Programs provides support and leadership for various programs, services, and initiatives focused in the areas of academic success, academic support services, student persistence, orientation, training, and community development. Additionally, the Graduate Coordinator maintains a working knowledge of and contributes to all functions of the Student and Community Development Programs unit in the Department of Resident Life.
Graduate Coordinator, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Graduate Coordinator for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion provides support and leadership for various programs, services, and initiatives focused in the areas of diversity programming, inclusion initiatives, staff development, and student staff training. The Graduate Coordinator may also provide support for other Department of Resident Life programs, processes, committees, and DEI initiatives.
Graduate Coordinator, Rights & Responsibilities
The Graduate Coordinator provides procedural and administrative support for the Office of Rights and Responsibilities. Primarily, the position involves the coordination of Resident Board Hearings, the tracking of incidents throughout the residence hall system and public-private partnership properties, and compilation and presentation of reports addressing student behavior in the residence halls. The Graduate Coordinator will conduct Preliminary Interviews and Disciplinary Conferences as needed. Additionally, they will share responsibility for managing the conduct process for the Department of Resident Life.
Graduate Coordinator, Training and Development
The Graduate Coordinator for Training & Development provides support and leadership for programs, services, and initiatives focused in the areas of staff development, student staff training, and inclusion initiatives. Supervised by the Coordinator for Training & Development, the Graduate Coordinator maintains a working knowledge of and contributes to each functional area within the larger Student & Staff Development unit in the Department of Resident Life.
Full position descriptions will soon be available at reslife.umd.edu/join-our-team.
Successful candidates must actively demonstrate an appreciation for and promotion of diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion in all areas of work.
Please note: Candidates participating in the HESI Preview program do not need to apply in this application.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a University of Maryland, College Park graduate program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a University of Maryland, College Park graduate program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Necessary skills include strong administrative and organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, professional customer service skills, and flexibility.
Preferences:
Graduate Coordinator, Academic Success and Community Development Programs:
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in student programming, academic support services, and/or residence life within a university setting.
Graduate Coordinator, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in diversity & inclusion programs or initiatives, programming, training or facilitation, and/or residence life within a university setting.
Graduate Coordinator, Rights & Responsibilities:
- Preference will be given to candidates with strong computer database, word-processing skills, and residence hall experience.
Graduate Coordinator, Training and Development:
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in diversity & inclusion programs or initiatives, programming, training or facilitation, and/or residence life within a university setting.
Additional Information:
To apply
1) For best consideration, submit a resume and cover letter to this posting by February 10, 2023. Applications will be accepted via www.ejobs.umd.edu until positions are filled. Applications will not be accepted via email.
1) For best consideration, submit a resume and cover letter to this posting by February 10, 2023. Applications will be accepted via www.ejobs.umd.edu until positions are filled. Applications will not be accepted via email.
2) Candidates must also submit information at go.umd.edu/DRLGA2023 indicating their position preference and enrollment status.
3) Submit proof of application or acceptance to the University of Maryland Graduate School and the name of the department or school to which you are applying. This document may either be submitted as part of your application as “Supplemental Document 1” at www.ejobs.umd.edu OR via email to drlhr@umd.edu. Acceptable forms for proof of application or acceptance include, but are not limited to: copy of application submission confirmation received via email, copy of letter received via postal service confirming your application has been submitted, copy of official letter of acceptance, or enrollment verification form (if currently attending the University of Maryland).
Remuneration:
The term of this position is the beginning of July 2023 to the end of June 2024. This role has an annualized stipend of at least $32,304, which is the 2022-2023 base salary set by the Graduate School and may be adjusted annually. Graduate Assistants are eligible to enroll in university health insurance programs at the regular staff rate. Tuition remission is provided and is credited at the prevailing standard in-state credit hour rate at the time the course is taken. Tuition remission does not cover additional university fees. Enrollees in programs that do not follow the standard in-state tuition rate or maximum allowable credits per semester, summer sessions, or winter term will be responsible for associated fees and the difference in tuition costs. Please note, housing is not provided with these assistantships.
The term of this position is the beginning of July 2023 to the end of June 2024. This role has an annualized stipend of at least $32,304, which is the 2022-2023 base salary set by the Graduate School and may be adjusted annually. Graduate Assistants are eligible to enroll in university health insurance programs at the regular staff rate. Tuition remission is provided and is credited at the prevailing standard in-state credit hour rate at the time the course is taken. Tuition remission does not cover additional university fees. Enrollees in programs that do not follow the standard in-state tuition rate or maximum allowable credits per semester, summer sessions, or winter term will be responsible for associated fees and the difference in tuition costs. Please note, housing is not provided with these assistantships.
Posting Date:
01/30/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
02/10/2023Physical Demands
Normal office environment – Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.
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.
^Student Posting Contact Information:
Direct questions to the Department of Resident Life, Human Resources office at drlhr@umd.edu. Applications are only accepted through the ejobs posting. Please do not forward application materials via email except for the proof of admission.
