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Organizational Summary Statement:
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 Office of Research Administration (ORA) supports the research community of University of Maryland, College Park. A training and development graduate assistant will assist with administrative aspects of training for ORA, including: Assist with preparing training materials (virtual and in-person) Assist with managing training registrations Maintain training records to include feedback forms, student records (attendance/completion), billing records, surveys (compile and analyze), distribution of certificates, and other data Manage and grade assessments Create yearly training calendar Moderate training sessions (comfortable with public speaking) Assist with course development Assist with special projects Oversee Training Team email box General office tasks, including support for the reception desk and other duties as assigned Preferences:
Familiarity with Google Apps, including Google Forms and Sheets, is strongly preferred. Licenses/ Certifications:
N/A Physical Demands:
Sedentary work performed in a normal office setting; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to travel both on and off campus to attend meetings and/or training. Additional Information:
Preferred Work Days:
Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday between the hours of 9 AM - 5PM. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship will be provided for this position. Required Application Materials:
Resume & Cover Letter Best Consideration Date:
06/19/2026 Posting Close Date:
07/03/2026 Open Until Filled:
N/A Minimum Qualifications Education:
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. Department VPR-Research Administration Worker Sub-Type Graduate Assistant Salary Range $35,426.00-$36,810.00 Benefits Summary For more information on Graduate Assistant benefits, select this link. Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O•Net Online Search Firm Managed Recruitment There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities: Search Firm Managed Vacancies The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation's first "Do Good" campus. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O•Net Online The University works hard to make its websites accessible to any and all users. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at one of the below options: Email:
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