Department: | Academic Opportunity Programs | |
Position: | Project Assistant to the Director | |
Positions Available: | 1 | |
Duties: | Support the director of the Office of Academic Opportunity with general administrative and design projects, including, but not limited to using Canva to update program info pages, design bulletin boards, informational one pagers, newsletters and presentations to inform campus partners about programs within the unit; finding resources to support students who are first-generation and/or low income in their pursuit of higher education. Perform data entry and online research | |
Required skills: | The ideal candidate will have the ability to: Use various sources (search engines, library, etc) to find and evaluate information needed by staff within the unit Use software such Canva, Wordpress and Microsoft Office Ability to handle multiple projects at one time while exhibiting strong attention to detail Create and editing social media and marketing materials Work within and across multiple teams Communicate effectively with faculty, staff and students Employ critical thinking and problem solving skills Complete projects within provided deadlines | |
Start Date: | 2023-09-01 | |
End Date: | 2024-05-31 | |
Hours per week: | 10-15 | |
Pay range: | $15 | |
Supervisor: | Corris Davis | |
Contact Person: | Corris Davis | |
Email: | cdavis4@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | 410-455-2814 | |
Best time to contact: | 10 am - 4 pm | |
Last modified: | 2023-07-17 | |
Department: | Academic Opportunity Programs | |
Position: | Social Media Manager | |
Positions Available: | 1 | |
Duties: | Responsible for the social media presence and marketing of the First Gen Network. Social Media to include Face Book and Instagram. Project Assistant will be responsible for creating attractive visual displays to showcase the First Gen Network and amplify the voice of UMBCs First Gen Community. May involve research of peer institutions and similar organizations. | |
Required skills: | Familiarity with design software or willingness to learn required. Ability to work independently and complete tasks within the specified timeframe. | |
Start Date: | 2023-09-01 | |
End Date: | 2024-05-31 | |
Hours per week: | 10 | |
Pay range: | $15 | |
Supervisor: | Corris Davis | |
Contact Person: | Corris Davis | |
Email: | cdavis4@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | 410-455-2814 | |
Best time to contact: | 10 am - 4 pm | |
Last modified: | 2023-07-17 | |
Department: | Upward Bound Math Science | |
Position: | Office Assistant | |
Positions Available: | 1 | |
Duties: | Answering phone calls, making phone calls, taking and distributing messages, reviewing files and records to answer requests for information, checking and distributing documents and correspondence, receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming mail, maintaining filing system, compiling records of office activities, photocopying, scanning, faxing, sending emails, preparing outgoing mail, typing documents, updating and maintaining program databases. | |
Required skills: | Knowledge of relevant software applications, proficient in use of email and internet, good numeracy skills, keyboard skills, knowledge of office management systems and procedures, knowledge of administrative procedures. | |
Start Date: | 2023-09-01 | |
End Date: | 2024-05-31 | |
Hours per week: | 10 | |
Pay range: | $15 | |
Supervisor: | Sundiata Jangha | |
Contact Person: | Dedrick Muhammad | |
Email: | dmuhamma@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | 410-455-3677 | |
Best time to contact: | 10AM - 3PM | |
Last modified: | 2023-07-19 | |
Department: | Music Department | |
Position: | Music Office Assistant | |
Positions Available: | 5 | |
Duties: | Various Office Related Duties; filing, updating of electronic databases; assisting with Forum and Concert Attendance; One of the positions may be oriented towards helping the Tech Program with tech needs and another position may be more oriented towards our Concert Program needs; other tasks as needed. | |
Required skills: | Good Customer Service Skills; Good Microsoft Office Suite Skills with Excel and WORD being the most important. | |
Start Date: | 2023-09-01 | |
End Date: | 2024-05-31 | |
Hours per week: | 10-20 | |
Pay range: | 15.00 | |
Supervisor: | James Bailey | |
Contact Person: | James Bailey | |
Email: | jsba2515@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | 410.455.2990 | |
Best time to contact: | M-F; 9:30-4:30 | |
Last modified: | 2023-07-31 | |
Department: | Geography & Environmental Systems | |
Position: | Office Assistant | |
Positions Available: | 2 | |
Duties: | Answer telephones, take messages and send email to recipients, Serve as point of contact for from Office, loading paper in copiers and printers, maintain files for undergraduate/graduate students, maintain office supplies, copy/scan exams/books, distribute mail, and other duties as assigned | |
Required skills: | Pleasant personality, dependable/reliable worker, word/excel proficiency, able to copy/scan-use of copier | |
Start Date: | 2023-09-01 | |
End Date: | 2024-05-31 | |
Hours per week: | 20 | |
Pay range: | 15.00 | |
Supervisor: | Robin Schmidbauer Heckathorn | |
Contact Person: | Robin Schmidbauer Heckathorn | |
Email: | schmidba@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | 410-455-2002 | |
Best time to contact: | 10:00am to 1:00pm | |
Last modified: | 2023-08-23 | |
Department: | Academic Success Center | |
Position: | Student Assistant – ASC Guest Experience Team | |
Positions Available: | 10 | |
Duties: | The Academic Success Center (ASC) provides centralized support services to all undergraduate students at UMBC. Through a coordinated approach and an unwavering commitment to student success, the Academic Success Center fosters a welcoming environment and offers free academic support including Academic Learning Resources (tutoring, writing support, supplemental instruction and academic success courses), Academic Policy (petition support), and Academic Advocacy (individual meetings coordinating resources for academic success) for students to achieve their academic goals and claim their future with a UMBC degree. Position Duties: Provide excellent customer service and administrative support in one of the assigned Academic Success Center (ASC) locations (Library/Fine Arts Building) to ensure a quality and welcoming guest experience for the daily operations of the ASC through the following duties: • Greet all guests with a friendly and helpful attitude • Use online tracking system to make sure guests are checked in • Be knowledgeable about ASC services and other and how to connect with them • Respond to questions about ASC services in person, by phone, and/or email • Help guests navigate the ASC website to find resources or schedule appointments • Perform administrative functions such as making copies or distributing flyers on campus • Assist in marketing efforts, which may include social media posts to promote ASC activities and programs • Support the day-to-day operations of the assigned spaces • Maintain privacy of all ASC guests (i.e., students, staff, and faculty) | |
Required skills: | Required Skills: Customer service experience recommended • Experience staffing call center or hotline preferred • Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills • Capable of working in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-driven setting • Proficient with technology used by UMBC (i.e., Google suite, Blackboard, Webex) | |
Start Date: | 2024-02-01 | |
End Date: | 2024-02-01 | |
Hours per week: | 8-10 | |
Pay range: | $15 | |
Supervisor: | Amanda Knapp | |
Contact Person: | Amanda Knapp | |
Email: | aknapp@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | 410-455-3874 | |
Best time to contact: | Business Hours | |
Last modified: | 2024-01-30 | |
Department: | AOP McNair Scholars Program | |
Position: | Administrative Generalist | |
Positions Available: | 2 | |
Duties: | • Provide general administrative and clerical support including filing, scanning, copying, making deliveries, etc. • Develop databases as assigned. • Assist program staff to execute recruitment activities. • Assist with special events and programs sponsored by the program. • Manage inventory of supplies and technology. • Attend weekly staff meeting and occasional one-on-one meetings with supervisor. • Complete necessary documentation as required by supervisor in timely manner. • Completion of other specific tasks and projects as assigned by program staff. • Provide administrative support to the professional and student staff • Process data from assessments as deemed necessary by McNair staff • Assist in a variety of office and customer service tasks such as making copies, filing, data entry, organizing inventory, and other duties as needed. • Assist in day-of event management | |
Required skills: | Ideal skill set: Flexible, willing to learn, team player • General appreciation for and understanding of the purpose McNair Scholars Program. • Willingness to positively interact with scholars and other ambassadors. • Ability to handle oneself in a professional manner at all times. • Demonstrates excellent effective verbal and written communication skills, which includes ability to communicate effectively with and be respectful of students, faculty, staff, and visitors (in person and via email communication). • Proficient in basic computer skills, i.e., word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, web sites, and creating/updating databases, etc.), with special proficiency needed in Google Suite, Box, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat. • Must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and set priorities for multiple projects (organizational and time management skills). | |
Start Date: | 2024-02-19 | |
End Date: | 2025-07-01 | |
Hours per week: | 4-7hr/week | |
Pay range: | $15/hr | |
Supervisor: | Michael Hunt | |
Contact Person: | Ting Huang | |
Email: | tinghuang@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | 443-917-1183 | |
Best time to contact: | Weekdays 9am-5pm | |
Last modified: | 2024-01-30 | |
Department: | Academic Success Center | |
Position: | Student Assistant – ASC Guest Relations | |
Positions Available: | 12-15 | |
Duties: | The Academic Success Center (ASC) provides centralized support services to all undergraduate students at UMBC. Through a coordinated approach and an unwavering commitment to student success, the Academic Success Center fosters a welcoming environment and offers free academic support including Academic Learning Resources (tutoring, writing support, supplemental instruction and academic success courses), Academic Policy (petition support), and Academic Advocacy (individual meetings coordinating resources for academic success) for students to achieve their academic goals and claim their future with a UMBC degree. Position Duties: Provide excellent customer service and administrative support in one of the assigned Academic Success Center (ASC) locations (Library/Fine Arts Building) to ensure a quality and welcoming guest experience for the daily operations of the ASC through the following duties: • Greet all guests with a friendly and helpful attitude • Use online tracking system to make sure guests are checked in • Be knowledgeable about ASC services and other and how to connect with them • Respond to questions about ASC services in person, by phone, and/or email • Help guests navigate the ASC website to find resources or schedule appointments • Perform administrative functions such as making copies or distributing flyers on campus • Assist in marketing efforts, which may include social media posts to promote ASC activities and programs • Support the day-to-day operations of the assigned spaces • Maintain privacy of all ASC guests (i.e., students, staff, and faculty) | |
Required skills: | Customer service experience recommended • Experience staffing call center or hotline preferred • Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills • Capable of working in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-driven setting • Proficient with technology used by UMBC (i.e., Google suite, Blackboard, Webex) | |
Start Date: | 2023-09-01 | |
End Date: | 2024-05-31 | |
Hours per week: | 8-10 | |
Pay range: | $15.00 | |
Supervisor: | Amanda Knapp | |
Contact Person: | Amanda Knapp | |
Email: | aknapp@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | 410-455-1285 | |
Best time to contact: | Regular business hours | |
Last modified: | 2023-08-07 | |
Department: | Registrar's Office | |
Position: | Office Assistant | |
Positions Available: | 1 | |
Duties: | The assistant will provide support to the Registrar's Office. Responsibilities include: staffing front desk and greeting visitors; handling phone inquiries; providing timely and accurate information to students and office visitors; filing, photocopying, data entry, and scanning of documents. Training will be provided. | |
Required skills: | Excellent communication skills (written and spoken); good phone presentation with clear speaking voice; available for blocks of time during the work week; punctual and dependable; detail-oriented; ability to handle confidential information; good computer skills including knowledge of Word, Excel and email; ability to work independently, follow instructions, and ask questions for clarification. | |
Start Date: | 2023-09-01 | |
End Date: | 2024-05-31 | |
Hours per week: | 8-10 | |
Pay range: | $15 | |
Supervisor: | Nichole Zang Do | |
Contact Person: | Nichole Zang Do | |
Email: | zang.do@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | 410-455-8163 | |
Best time to contact: | 8:30am-4:30pm, M-F | |
Last modified: | 2023-06-28 | |
Department: | Dance | |
Position: | Office Assistant | |
Positions Available: | 1 | |
Duties: | Under the supervision of the Program Management Specialist, the Office Assistant will provide support the daily office operations of the Department of Dance. The incumbent will also deliver excellent customer service and uphold a level of professionalism. Essentials duties: - Answering department's phone - Assisting with costume inventory and upkeep - Assisting with restocking first aid boxes in the dance studios - Assisting with maintenance and upkeep of dance studios - Provide support for faculty and staff - Signing out locker keys and other equipment for dance majors - Sorting mail Work environment: sedentary, but may require lifting, pushing, and walking while assisting faculty and staff with inventory and projects. This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional ones may be assigned. | |
Required skills: | Skills: - Perform administrative duties, such as binding, copying, filing, and scanning - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: specifically Excel and Word, Google and other systems Abilities: - Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills - Effective organizational skills - Proficient time management skills Competencies: - Accountability and ownership of duties - Critical and creative thinking of administrative processes *Tuesday availability is preferred. Friday afternoon availability is mandatory, so please provide a copy of your schedule.* | |
Start Date: | 2023-09-01 | |
End Date: | 2024-05-31 | |
Hours per week: | 8 | |
Pay range: | 15.00 | |
Supervisor: | Henriette MaCarthy | |
Contact Person: | Henriette MaCarthy | |
Email: | hmacarth@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | 4104552179 | |
Best time to contact: | ||
Last modified: | 2023-06-29 | |
Department: | McNair Scholars Program | |
Position: | Administrative Generalist | |
Positions Available: | 2 | |
Duties: | Provide administrative support to the professional and student staff Process data from assessments as deemed necessary by McNair staff Assist in a variety of office and customer service tasks such as making copies, filing, data entry, organizing inventory, and other duties as needed. Assist in day-of event management | |
Required skills: | -organization skills -communication skills -customer service skills | |
Start Date: | 2023-09-01 | |
End Date: | 2024-05-31 | |
Hours per week: | 10 | |
Pay range: | $15/hr | |
Supervisor: | Antoinette Newsome | |
Contact Person: | Ting Huang | |
Email: | me43176@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | 443-455-1873 | |
Best time to contact: | 9am-5pm | |
Last modified: | 2023-07-21 | |
Department: | GSA | |
Position: | Communications Manager | |
Positions Available: | 1 | |
Duties: | GSA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER – GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION, 20 hours a week – AY 2023 - 2024 The Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL) is operated by the Graduate Student Association (GSA) to meet the needs of graduate students as they pursue degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels in all disciplines at UMBC. The successful candidate MUST be eligible for Federal Work Study, determined by the student’s FAFSA (must be a U.S. citizen or a Permanent Resident). This graduate assistantship is the manager for all communications between GSA, OGSL, graduate students, and the greater UMBC/Baltimore community. This includes e-mail inbox management, GSA Postings/Newsletter, updating social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the MyUMBC portal). Job Duties •Works alongside the EAA to assist with clerical duties (i.e. filing, supplies, etc.). •Reviews all emails and places in correct folder and forwards Executive Council emails directly to appropriate member. •Prepares monthly report for the Executive Councils review and places in Google Drive/FY23 Reports. •Creates and implements frequent feedback structure such as surveys, links to information on and off campus and discussion boards that focus on graduate student issues. •Brainstorms and generates new avenues to simplify processes that affect graduate students. •Receives information/issues from graduate students and creates solutions as appropriate. •Troubleshoots daily inquiry for continued superior customer service and creates a culture of “how can GSA help solve this issue?” •Collegially supports and assists the GSA Executive Administrative Assistant. •Other duties as assigned. OGSL Expectations •Serves as a member of the OGSL and assists the OGSL & GSA in its mission of supporting and promoting graduate students. •Serves on the GEARS Committee. •Collaborates with the OGSL team & GSA Executive Council to implement GSA’s mission. •Attends weekly OGSL team meetings, monthly Senate meetings, GSA Social. Hours, Graduate Student Week events, the GEARS, and The Graduate School events. •Maintains and develops knowledge of the Graduate Student Handbook, The Graduate School policies, and GSA policies. •Works 20 hours per week staffing the office | |
Required skills: | Qualifications and Requirements •This graduate assistantship requires knowledge of computer databases, website management, project management, reservations systems and systems processes. •This position requires design, trouble-shooting, research, and analysis as well as the ability to work alone and on a team. •The GA in this position should have a background in the following topics: project management, information management, emerging technologies, recruitment and customer service. •Must have flexible availability throughout the week to participate in committee meetings and GSA/OGSL events. •Strong interpersonal, analytical, oral and written communication skills required; conflict resolution skills desired. •Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications. •A commitment to diversity and team building is essential. •Bachelor’s degree & be in good academic standing with The Graduate School. •May not hold a doctoral degree or have UMBC adjunct faculty status. •A positive attitude, strong time management skills, and a sense of humor are advantageous. This is a 20-hour/week assistantship including tuition remission for Fall and Spring, stipend for Fall and Spring AY 2023-2024 and GA health insurance. Please follow application instructions carefully. Your application will not be reviewed unless all of the following materials are submitted electronically: Electronically submit: • Your resume in PDF • Cover letter in PDF • Contact information for faculty reference (Name, Title, Address, Email, Phone) to: Dawn L. Galindo, E.A.A. GSA The Commons 308 dgalindo@umbc.edu | |
Start Date: | 2023-09-01 | |
End Date: | 2024-05-31 | |
Hours per week: | 20 | |
Pay range: | 806.20 - 1058.02 | |
Supervisor: | Dawn Galindo | |
Contact Person: | Dawn Galindo | |
Email: | dgalindo@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | NA | |
Best time to contact: | ||
Last modified: | 2023-05-26 | |
Department: | Visual Arts | |
Position: | Office Clerk | |
Positions Available: | 2 | |
Duties: | Answering phone calls, making phone calls, taking and distributing messages, receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming mail, maintaining filing system, compiling records of office activities, photocopying, scanning, faxing, sending emails, preparing outgoing mail, typing documents, updating and maintaining program databases. | |
Required skills: | Knowledge of relevant software applications, proficient in use of email and internet, good numeracy skills, keyboard skills, knowledge of office management systems and procedures, knowledge of administrative procedures. | |
Start Date: | 2023-09-01 | |
End Date: | 2024-05-31 | |
Hours per week: | 20 | |
Pay range: | 15.00 | |
Supervisor: | John C. Roemer | |
Contact Person: | John C. Roemer | |
Email: | jroeme2@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | 4104552150 | |
Best time to contact: | Business hours | |
Last modified: | 2024-02-07 | |
Department: | Erickson School of Aging Studies | |
Position: | Student Assistant | |
Positions Available: | 1 | |
Duties: | Provide administrative support to the Erickson School of Aging Studies faculty and staff to include greeting and directing visitors, answering telephone, providing assistance and directing customers to the correct person or office, copying, filing, and developing posts for social media platforms, on-campus errands, assisting with events, and other duties as may be assigned. | |
Required skills: | must be able to work independently and have excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills. The individual must be detail oriented, ability to take instruction, and ask questions if uncertain, as well as manage their time and workload. Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs such as Google or Microsoft products; WordPress; and various social media platforms required. Experience with Publisher, Photoshop, and or Illustrator a plus. | |
Start Date: | 2023-09-01 | |
End Date: | 2024-05-31 | |
Hours per week: | 10 | |
Pay range: | 16 | |
Supervisor: | Dawn Stoute | |
Contact Person: | Dawn Stoute | |
Email: | dstoute@umbc.edu | |
Phone: | 443-543-5623 | |
Best time to contact: | 8:30am-5:00pm Mon.-Fri. | |
Last modified: | 2023-09-14 | |