Graduate Assistant

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

1d•$26,568 - $27,608

About The Position

The Department of Mechanical Engineering Student Services Office seeks to hire a UMD Graduate Assistant to provide administrative support to the undergraduate office and general academic advising to undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students. The position would require approximately 20 hours per week during the term and full-time during summer and winter break. The position is anticipated to be a 12-month assistantship that may continue for additional years. Academic advising for engineering majors involves assisting with course selection, recommending resources for students facing academic challenges, developing 4-year plans, and helping students integrate special programs like study abroad, co-op, minor fields of study, double majors, and the BS/MS program into their academic plans. Additional duties include collaborating with student organizations, hosting prospective students, and performing administrative tasks for the undergraduate office. The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland is committed to high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing graduates to address the Grand Challenges of the 21st century in areas such as energy, environment, security, and human health. The Clark School aims to lead and transform the engineering discipline and profession, foster entrepreneurship, and translate research and learning into innovations that benefit society.

Requirements

Admission as a full-time graduate student at the University of Maryland.
Attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong writing skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer service skills.
Database skills.
Word processing skills.
Must be a registered graduate student in good standing enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland.
Must be making satisfactory progress toward the degree.
Graduate Assistant I is for master’s students.

Nice To Haves

Graphic arts skills.
Social media skills.
Experience creating attractive flyers, posters, brochures, etc.
Previous experience in academic advising, education, or student affairs.
Degrees in education, counseling, or a related field.
Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive approach to work.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the undergraduate office.
Offer general academic advising to undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students.
Assist with course selection.
Recommend resources for students struggling academically.
Help students create a 4-year plan.
Assist students in incorporating special programs into their academic plans (e.g., study abroad, co-op, minor fields of study, double majors, BS/MS program).
Work with student organizations.
Host prospective students.
Handle administrative tasks for the undergraduate office.