The Office of Research Administration & Advancement (ORAA) supports the 
research community of University of Maryland, College Park. The 
electronic research administration team within ORAA is seeking an 
energetic Graduate Assistant to join our dynamic staff.

Available: Immediately on an hourly basis through the remainder of the 
Fall Semester, up to 20 hours per week. A successful candidate could 
transition into the Graduate Assistant position beginning January 2011.

Responsibilities: This position plays a key role in the electronic 
research administration team within ORAA and provides administrative 
support to an ongoing training program, assists with document imaging, 
uses and maintains intra-office databases, and provides general office 
support. Special projects and other duties as assigned. People skills in 
this position are crucial. The successful candidate should be able to 
interact with the diverse constituency of the campus community, 
including faculty, staff, and upper administrators.

Minimum qualifications: Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student 
at the University of Maryland, College Park. Ability to work 
independently and as part of a team. Must be able to communicate 
appropriately and effectively with students, administrators, and 
faculty. Excellent organizational skills are needed to be successful in 
this position. Applicants should have expertise with general office 
software such as the Adobe Acrobat Suite, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, 
and Excel. Preferences: Blackboard/ELMS, database, and experience 
editing websites are plusses.

Additional Information:
Applications must include the following:
     Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
     Résumé/CV
     Three professional references with current phone numbers and email 
addresses.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For best 
consideration, submit application by November 29, 2010.

To Apply: Go to https://jobs.umd.edu/ to submit your application.

-- 
Sally Egloff
eRA Program Manager
University of Maryland
Office of Research Administration&  Advancement
2114 Lee Building
College Park, MD 20742
direct line: 301.405.8060
main office: 301.405.6269
fax: 301.314.9569
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http://www.umresearch.umd.edu/ORAA