1101 Hornbake Library
C o l l e g e Pa r k , M a r y l a n d
20742-4341
OFFICE OF MULTI-ETHNIC STUDENT EDUCATION
Division of Academic Affairs
“High Standards. High Expectations. Excellence.”
301-405-5616 TEL
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www.omse.umd.edu
Graduate Assistantship
20 hours - 2015-Spring Semester
College Success Scholars Program FY15
The Graduate Assistant will take a leadership role in assisting OMSE with the coordination of
the College Success Scholars’ (CSS) program. These responsibilities include: monitoring the
daily/weekly progress of participants to ensure program compliance; ensuring program forms are
completed in an efficient manner; facilitating academic and professional development workshops
and programs; serving as a goodwill ambassador and disseminating information about program
throughout the university community; serving as a liaison to parents; maintaining the CSS
website; identifying professional and career opportunities for Scholars.
Establishing and implementing short and long range advising strategies to exceed target goals;
assisting students in achieving academic excellence and degree requirements at the University of
Maryland; assisting in UNIV 100 course; supervising undergraduate team leaders; advising the
CSS Executive Board; working collaboratively with the Director to advance programmatic
effectiveness, innovation, and visibility, and other related duties as assigned by the Director of
the Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education, UMD. This Graduate Assistantship will require
weekly evening coverage and occasional weekend work.
Research. Additionally, this position will conduct research concerning the best practices,
national trends, and new findings concerning the matriculation, retention, motivation, and
graduation of undergraduate men of color.
College Success Scholars. CSS is a program for Black and Latino males from pre-freshman year
through senior year, which provides structured personal, academic and professional support to
ensure retention, proactive engagement in internships, education abroad, research and all aspects
of the University community. The curriculum is centered on supporting the brilliance of the
scholars and developing resiliency, agency, purpose and brotherhood. Scholars are expected to
always strive for personal, academic and professional excellence.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have experience working with an academic support
program and a wide range of racial/ethnic groups as well as other underrepresented male
populations. A successful candidate must be an astute researcher with familiarity of data
collection, analysis, academic writing, and editing.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral skills are essential. Bilingual (English
and Spanish preferred); Demonstrated history in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Database
Management competencies.
To Apply: Please apply through Maryland’s Human Resource’s Website eTerps. A completed
application includes a cover letter with relevant experience, a resume, and a list of 3 references.
The position is a 12 month, 20-hour per week position which will begin immediately and
conclude on June 30, 2015. Please send your cover letter stating applicable experience to the
aforementioned areas, a resume, a 1 - 2 page writing sample, and a list of three references. For
best consideration, please submit materials by Friday, January 9, 2015. Open until filled.
Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.