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.

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The College Park Scholars in the Arts, a living and learning program of the Office of Undergraduate Studies and co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Humanities, is seeking a highly motivated, reliable and creative individual to fill a 20 hr./week, 9.5-month graduate assistantship beginning in the Fall 2024 semester including a competitive stipend plus eligibility for benefits and tuition remission. Pending job performance and budgetary considerations, this position could be extended into subsequent semesters and include part-time summer compensation. Appointment to this position will commence in August 2024.

This position includes providing instructional support for two, team-taught, weekly colloquia including classroom and grading assistance. Colloquia are 1-credit courses for first and second year students that combine theoretical analysis of the arts and hands-on experimentation with a wide variety of art forms including (but not limited to) dance, theatre, visual art, music, and design. Beyond instructional duties, primary administrative responsibilities include the support of program undergraduate teaching assistants and direct oversight of the program’s social media team and public facing online platforms. Additional administrative tasks may include advising freshman and sophomore research projects in an active living and learning academic environment, outreach to campus and local arts organizations, and assisting with the planning and implementation of various programmatic activities including; local and regional field trips, Arts Fest student exhibition, annual Scholars Academic Showcase and guest artist-related events. Other administrative duties may be assigned.The graduate assistant works closely with the Director and Associate Director in supporting opportunities for students to experience the depth of cultural diversity and educational resources available at the University and beyond.

The ideal candidate will possess: leadership skills to support student learning, demonstrable experience with social media platforms (Instagram and Planoly) and related multimedia applications (e.g. Canva, Panopto, Adobe Rush or Premiere Pro, Mailchimp), and the capacity to exercise professionalism and effective time management skills while balancing the rigor of graduate level academic study. College Park Scholars has a unique focus on interdisciplinary learning, so candidates with connections to a variety of creative fields may consider applying.

Candidates must be available on Monday or Tuesday evenings during the Fall semester between 4:00 and 7:00pm. Occasional weekend hours to support program events may be required within the 20 hours per week.

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.