Facilities and Events GA
Job Description
Position Number:
1P0006Title:
Graduate AssistantFunctional Title:
Facilities and Events GACategory Status:
04-Graduate AssistantApplicant Search Category:
Graduate AssistantUniversity Authorized FTE:
0.5Unit:
SPHL-School of Public HealthCampus/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.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Facilities and Events Graduate Assistant reports to the Assistant Director of Projects in the School of Public Health and assists with the management of the school’s building, the use of its spaces, and the execution of major events. The GA serves as the first point of contact for incoming requests to the School of Public Health’s electronic ticketing system. The GA is responsible for accommodating building access requests and room reservations; completing or re-routing routine maintenance requests; assisting with events logistics; collaborating with departmental business and office managers on space use issues; and completing small physical tasks such as moving boxes or assembling furniture. The GA will frequently work independently without direct supervision but must also work collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Projects as well as constituents within the school and with other University of Maryland personnel.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, adaptable collaborator with dedication to customer service and excellent attention to detail during repetitive tasks. The ideal candidate will also be well-skilled in Microsoft Excel and the Google Suite; have experience working in databases and calendars; and be able to learn new information systems quickly.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in a UMCP graduate program
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Customer service experience (virtual experience preferred)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Excel
- Comfortable with learning new information systems
- Able and willing to safely lift 75+ pounds and break a sweat (occasionally)
- Able to operate small hand tools (occasionally)
- Willingness to occasionally work on a flexible schedule to accommodate special events
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
- Six-month contract with an extension to 12 months based on satisfactory performance
- Start date: August 1, 2024 (preferred, negotiable)
Posting Date:
05/02/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
06/09/2024Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
Ability to safely lift furniture and equipment of 75+ pounds
Ability to safely lift furniture and equipment of 75+ pounds
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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