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.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized student to join the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) Business Office as an Administrative Assistant student worker. This is a very fast-paced and dynamic environment and this position plays a crucial role in supporting the department’s administrative functions.

The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for completing administrative tasks, such as organizing and tracking inventory, assisting with budget reconciliations and data entry, filing, office events, logging received orders, answering email and phone inquiries, assisting with the planning and implementation of events, picking up and delivering packages to other campus departments, and other administrative office duties as assigned.

Education:
Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Experience:
Previous administrative or office experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

This position requires incumbents to work up to 15 hours per week – we can work around your class schedule. Must also be available to work in the spring, summer, and fall of 2024.

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.