Graduate Assistant

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.

Additional Information:    
This project will require the student to begin as soon as possible during the Spring 2023 semester at 10 hours/week, with the possibility of extension, including Summer and Fall 2023 employment. Spring and Summer 2023 position will be hourly only. Fall 2023 graduate assistantship, including healthcare and tuition remission benefits, may be offered. Please send a brief personal statement describing your interest in the position and your relevant experience, and your resume to Tatiana Nelson-Joseph, SBAN Project Manager, at tnelsonj@umd.edu. March 31, 2023 for best consideration.

Company
ARCH-Center for Smart Growth Research & Education
1100 Chesapeake Bldg University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742
Responsibilities

Manage SBAN website updates
Ensure timely, professional communications with stakeholders
Support SBAN projects or proposals as needed
Ability to design mock-ups and graphics for the website and other social media
Develop WordPress websites
Customize WordPress themes and plugins to meet specific client needs
Create and maintain website functionality using PHP and MySQL
Collaborate with project manager and teammates to ensure timely delivery of projects
Troubleshoot and debug WordPress issues
Keep up-to-date with the latest web technologies and trends
Support communication and research team needs, as requested
Attend weekly GA, Website, Communications Caucus meetings
Assistance in planning and participation in SBAN’s National Conference
On-call web support

Qualifications

Experience:
Experience with PHP and MySQL


Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Proven experience as a WordPress developer
Strong understanding of front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Familiarity with WordPress themes and plugins (Avada, Taxonomies, etc.)
Knowledge of responsive design principles
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent problem-solving skills
Good communication and collaboration skills

 

 

Instructions

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


Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter

Program / Center Affiliation
Job Type
Part-Time