Job Description
Position Number:
810234
Title:
Graduate Assistant
Functional Title:
Hourly/GA/Pool/Student
Category Status:
04-Graduate Assistant
Applicant Search Category:
Graduate Assistant
Unit:
PRES-ODI-Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education
Campus/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
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of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.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 Graduate Assistant for the Tutorial Program will assist with regular weekly, bi-weekly and monthly tutorial data reporting. The Graduate Assistant for review sessions will be required to attend in-service monthly tutor training, prepare educational articles for submission to the National Tutoring Association and OMSE newsletter as well as interact with UMD’s faculty and staff to foster enhanced visibility of OMSE’s services and programs throughout the university.
Data collection, analysis and assessment will be required to be submitted on a weekly basis to the Assistant Director for Academic Outreach and Student Development. The Graduate Assistant for the Tutorial Review Program will facilitate study sessions up to 6 hours per week, promote, and oversee the coordination of all departmental review sessions.
The Graduate Assistant for the Tutorial Program will also serve as a member of the OMSE/NTA Tutorial Advisory Committee along with the Tutoring Graduate Coordinator and Assistant Director. In keeping with OMSE’s collaborative approach to work, the Graduate Assistant for the Tutorial Program’s review sessions will also assist with OMSE’s signature annual programs when needed. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Graduate Assistants for the Tutoring Program to assess other needs of the program as they arise, Coordinate requirements and data for Service Learning Certificate Program, as well as any additional related duties as assigned.
Tutoring Data Reporting Requirements
The Graduate Assistant for the Tutorial Program will provide weekly data reports and analysis of the following data sets:
• The number of Review Sessions held per week
• The number of students participating in Review Sessions per week
• The number of students participating in each Review Sessions subject/course per week
• The number of students participating in each individual Tutor’s Review Sessions subject/course per week
• The number of students participating in each individual Tutor’s Review Sessions subject/course daily
• The Graduate Assistant will also provide tutoring assistance to the College Success Scholars (CSS) Program.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Registered graduate student in a UMCP program
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
• Availability for approximately 10 hours of work per week, between 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. M-F
• Should be personable and comfortable assuming leadership roles.
• Good communication skills and must have a demonstrated history working with students from diverse backgrounds and with varied skill levels.
• Patience and respect towards others
• Self-starter, self-motivated and problem solver
• Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrate the ability to be innovative in marketing strategies
• Be detail oriented
• Experienced with computing software such as Microsoft Office/Excel, ELMS and Zoom platforms
· Demonstrated history and experience tutoring undergraduate students.
Additional Information:
• Complete Biweekly Time-sheet
• Submit all required Wufoo, FOFs, and Reporting Forms by deadlines
• Attend OMSE’s Orientation, Staff, 1:1 and GA Meetings; notify Assistant Director immediately of any matters requiring support
• Provide coverage and assist with OMSE’s annual events
• Occasional weekend coverage is required
OMSE is a fast paced student centered office. Staff members will occasionally be required to walk to meetings, carry/transport items for meetings and major events.
Posting Date:
08/11/2021
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
08/19/2021
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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