Graduate School, Office of the Dean | Hourly Office Assistant

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Event Location: Graduate School Dean's Office | Lee Building (071)
Contact Person: Evelyn E. Cooper, Ph.D.  
Contact Email: ecooper@umd.edu
Contact Phone Number: 301.405.3644
Website URL: https://gradschool.umd.edu/about-us/staff

Title	Student Office Assistant
Functional Title	Student Office Assistant
Category Status	Hourly
Applicant Search Category	Student
Unit	Graduate School Dean’s Office
Minimum Hiring Range	$15.00/hr
Maximum Hiring Range	$25.00/hr
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. The Graduate School’s experienced and dedicated professional staff further the mission of advancing graduate education and enhancing the graduate student experience by working closely with the equally dedicated staff of the university’s more than 230 graduate programs. The deans, directors, and staff of the Graduate School collaborate with over 120 directors and coordinators of graduate studies to guide applicants, students, and faculty through admissions to completion and every milestone in between and to offer these constituents access to the resources, opportunities, and support needed to succeed now and in the future.
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.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position	The Graduate School is seeking an hourly undergraduate student Office Assistant to support the Dean’s Office by performing administrative and project-based tasks necessary to complete a series of concurrent operations projects currently underway.  Reporting to the Assistant to the Dean the Office Assistant will be responsible for organizing physical office space, managing supplies, implementing an inventory system, preparation of various forms and documents and other duties as assigned.
Job Duties	Assist with planning and implementation of the Dean’s Office Organization and Storage project  Coordinate and support Renovation Services, Building Security Services and/or Facilities Management meetings.   Assist with office reorganization by relocating and organizing physical files, office stationery and equipment  Participate in developing and maintaining an inventory of office stationary and related supplies   Assist with supply inventory document management and organization  Clean and sanitize office equipment and appliances  Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications	Must be a current University of Maryland College Park undergraduate student. Good oral and written communication skills required Great customer service and organizational skills Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel Experience working with diverse populations Ability to work independently Professional appearance and attitude
Preference(s:	None
Additional Information	This is a 100% on-site in person position and does NOT offer health or tuition remission benefits.
Posting Date	N/A
Closing Date	N/A
Open Until Filled	Yes
Best Consideration Date	N/A
Physical Demands	Must be able to lift 20 pounds, sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
Diversity Statement	The University of Maryland is committed to fostering a supportive environment for all graduate students, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, religion, language, sexual orientation, disability, or academic discipline. UMD recognizes that the unique and varied identities and experiences of our graduate students enrich the campus community as a whole.
How to apply	Send resume and cover letter to Sparkle Lonesome | sparklel@umd.edu.  Please enter “GS Dean’s Office Assistant” in the email subject subject field.