Graduate Assistant

Graduate Assistant PositionThe School of Public Health (SPH) undergraduate Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA) is looking for a Graduate Assistant. The purpose of CASA is to enhance the academic experience for SPH students and to assist them in achieving their academic, co-curricular, and career goals. Advisors in CASA work with faculty and staff within SPH and across campus to provide accurate and timely information, services, programs, and advising. Each of our advisors has specific focuses, however we all can answer general questions about each of the 4 SPH majors and University requirements and policies. The CASA GA is a vital member of the team.Must be enrolled in a UMD graduate program for 2025-2026 academic year, preferably in the School of Public Health.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Assist with coordination and serve on the three SPH undergraduate committees: SPH Scholarship Committee, SPH Benchmarks Committee & SPH Exception to Policy CommitteeWork with and input sensitive information into advisor programsManage various SPH email accounts including SPH advising, exceptions, benchmarks, and scholarshipsOffice administrative support as neededComplete evaluation of student academic plans, required to know and understand all 4 undergraduate major requirementsRunning and managing reports and update recordsCommunicating with students via phone, zoom, email, and in-personAssisting with special events and programs such as: SPH Commencement, Convocation, Orientation, Change of Major workshops, Engagement & Academic FairsHigher education research projects to assist staff with support current projects as neededPossibly co-instruct UNIV100, UNIV106 or SPHL246Other duties as assignedPosition requirements:Function as teamAbility to work independently, managing projects and time responsibilitiesStrong communication and organizational skillsAttention to detail required20 hour a week in the CASA office requiredAdministrative heavyPreference:Knowledge of University systems: TerpEngage, Student Information System (SIS), Qualtrics, Advise on the Web, u.AchieveExperienced with Google Drive: Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Calendars, Google FormsRequired Application Materials:ResumeCover LetterList of ReferencesBest Consideration Date: 07/04/2025Posting Close Date: N/AOpen Until Filled: YesMinimum Qualifications: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.SPHL-School of Public HealthGraduate Assistant$35,783.55