ACES Graduate Assistant

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

ACES, the Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students, is a four year undergraduate honors cybersecurity program within the University of Maryland Honors College. Comprised of two linked academic programs, ACES includes a living-learning program (LLP) for freshmen and sophomores and the ACES Minor for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. ACES includes academic and co-curricular components, including events focused on community building, professional development, and applied cybersecurity learning. The ACES Graduate Assistant (GA) plays a key role in supporting administrative, assessment, database management, and communication functions of the program. The person in this position also assists as needed with other aspects of the ACES Program, and must be able to work in the evenings and during weekends at events and meetings as needed.

Requirements

Admission to and active enrollment in a graduate program at the University of Maryland, College Park
Good academic standing and satisfactory progress toward degree completion
Ability to balance graduate coursework with work responsibilities
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with or willingness to learn university systems and databases
Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)
Must be a registered graduate student in good standing enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland and must be making satisfactory progress toward the degree.
Graduate Assistant I is for master’s students.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data management and assessment practices
Experience with content writing, marketing, or digital communications
Interest in cybersecurity education, honors programs, or living learning communities
Ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

Maintain and update the ACES Database to ensure accuracy and completeness for current students and alumni
Manage student records across university systems (e.g. Student Information System, UAchieve)
Conduct audits for program milestones, including ACES Minor completion and LLP citation requirements
Monitor student academic progress and flag concerns to the Associate Director to support retention and intervention efforts
Support onboarding and tracking of student participation in ACES programming
Assist with logistics and administrative coordination for program operations, including course permission processes and access requests
Design, implement, and manage program surveys (e.g., student experience, event feedback, outcomes assessment)
Analyze survey data and compile reports and visualizations to inform program decisions
Maintain assessment documentation and contribute to annual reporting processes
Highlight student achievements, internships, research, and program milestones through monthly news articles
Assist with marketing and outreach efforts to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., data visualizations for the ACES website)
Provide support for ACES events, workshops, and meetings
Assist with special projects and other program needs as assigned