Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Position Summary:

The Recruitment Graduate Assistant (GA) will support the Department of Computer Science Undergraduate Advising Office with supporting departmental recruitment efforts. This position will be responsible for:

Assisting with logistical aspects of prospective student events, such prospective student workshops, tours of the Iribe Center, Maryland Day, Admitted Student Open Houses, etc.
Supporting bi-weekly prospective student drop-in advising
Assisting with the daily business operations of the front desk
Responding to prospective student emails
Initial point of contact for escalated student and parent concerns
Collecting, compiling, and organizing data
Other duties as assigned

Hours: This is a 9.5-month appointment with 20 hours per week required with the potential for summer work. Schedules can be somewhat flexible and built around departmental prospective student events, but must include Friday availability. Additional hours may be added over the summer to assist with orientation. Occasional weekend and evening work for events will be required.

Benefits: Benefits of this appointment include up to 10 credits of tuition remission during the fall and spring semesters, up to 4 credits of tuition remission during winter term, and participation in the employee’s health benefits program.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking graduate program at the University of Maryland, College Park. The candidate must be able to both work independently and as a member of interdisciplinary teams. Applicants must have proficient analytical, writing, verbal, organizational, research and computer skills and an ability to work well with students, campus partners, parents, and external constituencies. Attention to detail, initiative, ability to work independently, and reliability are essential. Ideal candidates will have the ability to exercise authority and good judgment in the absence of or in conjunction with the professional staff for the Undergraduate Advising Office in a variety of situations, demonstrating exceptional leadership characteristics and interpersonal skills.

Preferences: Working with undergraduate students, particularly those in STEM and/or technical fields. Students with a background or professional experience working in a recruitment setting and are organized, analytical, and detailed-oriented and capable of performing under a variety of requirements and deadlines. Experience with public speaking and leadership is preferred.

Required Application Materials: Resume and cover letter

Best Consideration Date: July 27, 2026

Posting Close Date: July 27, 2026

Open Until Filled: NA

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a registered graduate student in good standing enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland and must be making satisfactory progress toward the degree.

Graduate Assistant I is for master’s students.

Department

CMNS-Computer Science

Worker Sub-Type

Graduate Assistant

Salary Range

$28,467

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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