Office Assistant
Position Information
| Position Title: | Office Assistant |
| Student's Supervisor: | Mary Resop, Coordinator, Student Services |
| Student's Alternate Supervisor: | Julia Rader, Assistant Director |
| Number of Available Openings: | 0 |
| Hourly Wage: | $8.50/hour and up |
| Approximate Number of Hours Required to Work Per Week: | 10-20 hours per
week (Note: Students may work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session.) |
| Days and Hours Student Needed to Work: | Students may set up a work schedule that accommodates their courses anytime between the hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. |
| Job Description: | Provide office assistance including typing/word processing, filing, copying, faxing and more. Provide student services information and assistance to current and prospective students including admissions, registration, financial aid, student life activities and more. Answer and return student phone calls and/or e-mail inquiries. Assist with coordination and planning of special events, as well as marketing and recruiting efforts. Assist with special projects as assigned. |
| Qualifications: | Friendly, energetic, enthusiastic and positive attitude. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer service skills and interest in working with students. Basic word processing and familiarity with Microsoft applications (MS Word, Excel, etc...). Professional demeanor a must. |
| Learning Opportunities/Opportunities for Professional Development: | The Universities at Shady Groves offers excellent opportunities for learning and professional development including extensive experience in public relations/customer service, development of computer/word processing skills, and opportunities for students to assume responsibility for special projects. |
| Additional Comments: | Excellent working environment. Flexible work schedules. Competitive hourly wages. |
Employer/Department Information
| Department Name: | Office of Student Services |
| Department Mission Statement: | Facilitate and provide a full range of all needed student services (including admissions, financial aid, registration, billing and more) via a one-stop-shopping system for all USG students. Coordinate and provide a wide range of student development activities that builds a sense of academic community within USG, while maintaining the student connection to their home campus. Provide professional, high-quality, and seamless services for all USG students. |
| Office Address: | USM Shady Grove
Center 9630 Gudelsky Drive Rockville, Maryland 20850 |
| Telephone: | 301.738.6023 |
| Fax: | 301.738.6070 |
| Contact Person(s): | Mary Resop |
| E-mail Address: | shadygrove@umd.edu |
| Web Site: | http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu |
How to Apply
To apply, students should contact department by phone, e-mail, or in person.