Graduate Assistant, Southern Management Leadership Program

Summary & Additional Information

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY STATEMENT

The Southern Management Leadership Program (SMLP) seeks a Graduate Assistant to support the program director and coordinator in two essential functions: (1) improving the study skills and academic performance of current SMLP students and (2) managing and analyzing SMLP data.

SMLP is a unique program that supports talented transfer students from 2 local community colleges to become ethical and entrepreneurial leaders. Upon enrollment at UMD the students receive scholarship funds, personalized mentoring support, and specialized courses to earn a minor in Technology Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation. The mission of the Southern Management Leadership Program is to support, develop, and graduate ethical leaders who want to energize and give back to their local communities. Details of this program are available at

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graduate Assistant will have two main responsibilities throughout their appointment with SMLP. The first is to ensure current student success. This will include regular meetings with students to help them create habits for academic success and leading study skills workshops. Depending on the GA’s area of study, meetings with students may also include subject-specific tutoring. For example, if the GA is studying mathematics, they may tutor some students who are struggling with their math courses, in addition to meeting with students to help keep them on track with other subjects. The second responsibility is to manage and deploy SMLP data. The primary task within that responsibility is to maintain and suggest use cases for SMLP’s Airtable database that was created to better capture and deploy 17+ years of SMLP alumni data. Additional data analysis projects will also be part of the GA’s role, but nothing that will require prior data analysis experience.

The Graduate Assistant will also support the team in planning and executing program workshops and other events. This is a 9.5 month full Graduate Assistantship (20 hrs/week). The program has office space in Marie Mount Hall, and work will take place in a hybrid environment.

Position start date will be August 18, 2025.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

1. Supporting and Tutoring Students (50%): meet regularly with current SMLP students and help them create habits for academic success. Tutor students in your area of study, if applicable. Lead study skills workshops and support SMLP students as they adjust to the UMD academic load. Help them stay on track to earn the minor in Technology Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation and graduate in a timely fashion in their major.

2. Data Management and Engagement (30%): follow instructions and guidelines to maintain and improve the SMLP alumni database in Airtable. Devise strategies to engage 17+ years of SMLP alumni, capture their updated data, and enable current students to contact alumni directly for personal and professional support. Compile statistics and prepare reports for program evaluation, compliance, and survey purposes. Maintain confidentiality and discretion with all data as required by UMD policy.

3. General Program Support (20%): Serve as a valued member of the small but mighty SMLP team. Participate in team meetings, help the team plan and execute workshops and events, and assist with office tasks as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree is required and candidates must have attended a U.S. university for at least one year as an undergraduate student. You must also have a minimum of 6 months of post-graduate work experience in a professional environment: this is not a position for someone who has just graduated with their undergraduate degree in May 2025.

Must be enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park as a graduate student, graduating no earlier than May 2026. The successful candidate will possess: an ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks independently, interest in working with university students in an interdisciplinary context, a keen level of attention to detail and the desire to take pride in their work. Previous experience working as a tutor, educator, advisor or counselor is required. Ability to maintain integrity of highly confidential information is required. Must have experience working with various digital tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Drive.

PREFERENCES

1-2 years’ experience in an office or classroom environment. Prior experience with Airtable is preferred but not required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Graduate Assistant will work for 20 hours per week, primarily between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. This person must be available on Friday evenings, as SMLP workshops are held most Fridays of the semester from 4-6:30pm. There are occasional other evening and weekend responsibilities for special events.

The GA will primarily work in-person in the SMLP offices in Marie Mount Hall, with the possibility of some hybrid work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate office equipment. Must have the ability to transport parcels, packages and other items, to travel short distances, and/or deliver and pick up materials. The Southern Management Leadership Program follows the University of Maryland holiday schedule.

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please submit a resume, a list of 3 professional references, and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position. This position includes the possibility of renewal for an additional year. Graduate students in any program are eligible to apply, but pay special attention to the minimum qualifications before submitting an application.

Best Consideration Date:

June 13, 2025 Open Until Filled

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

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.

DepartmentUGST-Southern Management Leadership Program

Worker Sub-Type Graduate Assistant

Salary Range$27,767

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.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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