Paid Positions – Data Analysis and Communications Support, Summer 2022

Position Type: On-Campus, Part-Time: (Fall, Spring Semesters, Summer and Breaks)   Full Time or Part Time 

Description: 

The Office of the Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer seeks highly motivated and  detail-oriented students to assist with administrative tasks and other projects as assigned. Must  be available to work 10-15 hours/week in SemesterSummer hours: 20-40 per week. This is a paid position.  

The Division of Administration plays an integral role in campus operations and contributes greatly to  the community experience at the university. The Vice President oversees Community Engagement;  Environmental Safety, Sustainability, and Risk; Facilities Management; University Human Resources;  Procurement & Business Services; Transportation Services; Public Safety; Emergency Management;  and Real Estate. Visit our website at adminvp.umd.edu to learn more. 

Projects will be assigned based on qualifications and interests, and may include: 

● Assisting with business analytics and data management projects, including, but not   limited to:   

                       o Conducting research to support strategic and business planning  

  o Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

     oInterpreting and evaluating research data 

● Assisting with communications projects, including, but not limited to: 

  o Drafting documents, electronic newsletters, and other communications materials o Designing posters, flyers, and other outreach materials 

  o Supporting ongoing website projects for the division (updating websites via Drupal CMS,  writing and editing website content, conducting research on website development and  design, etc.) 

● Assisting with logistics for meetings and special events 

● Assisting with special projects related to employee engagement initiatives and more 

Qualifications: 

Must be a current University of Maryland undergraduate or graduate student. A minimum 3.0  cumulative GPA is recommended. All applicants with the requisite skills will be considered;  students with an area of study related to communications, journalism, marketing, business  administration, information systems, management, operations management, business analytic and finance) or graphic design are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Required: 

● Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

● Attention to detail 

● Eager to learn in a professional setting 

● Ability to maintain a consistent and reliable schedule

● Discretion, and an understanding of the confidentiality associated with a Vice President’s office 

Desired: 

● Basic photography skills 

● Knowledge or experience with website content management 

● Experience with online research 

● Familiarity with Microsoft Access, MailChimp, Drupal, InDesign, Premier Pro, and Photoshop a  plus 

● Advanced skills in analytics 

Please submit a resume and cover letter by email to: 

Division of Administration 

University of Maryland 

2119 Thomas V. Miller Jr. Administration Building 

College Park, MD 20742 

301-405-6111 

VPAdmin@umd.edu 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.