Paid Positions – Communications Support and Data Analysis, Spring 2019

Position Type: On-Campus, Part-Time or Full-Time

The Office of the Vice President for Administration & Finance seeks energetic, highly motivated,
and detail-oriented studentsto assist with administrative tasks and other projects as assigned.

Must be available to work 10-15 hours/week. This is a paid position.

The Division of Administration & Finance departments play an integral role in campus operations and contribute greatly to the community experience at the university. The Vice President oversees
Community Engagement; Environmental Safety, Sustainability, and Risk; Facilities Management;
Finance; University Human Resources; Procurement and Strategic Sourcing; Public Safety; and Real
Estate.

Projects will be assigned based on qualifications and interests and may include:
• Assisting with communications projects, including, but notlimited to:
o Drafting documents, electronic newsletters, and other communications materials
o Assisting with logistics for meetings and special events
o Designing posters, flyers, and other outreach materials
o Supporting ongoing website projects for the division (updating websites via Drupal
CMS, writing and editing website content, conducting research on website
development and design, etc.)

• Assisting with business analytics and data management projects, including, but not limited to:
o Conducting financial, market, operational, and other research to support strategic and
business planning
o Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
o Interpreting and evaluating research data
• Assisting with special projects related to employee engagement initiatives and more
• Answering phones, greeting guests, processing mail, and other clerical duties as needed

Qualifications:
Must be a current University of Maryland undergraduate or graduate student. A minimum 3.0
cumulative GPA is recommended. All applicants with the requisite skills will be considered;
students with an area ofstudy related to communications, journalism, marketing, business
administration (finance, information systems, management, operations management and
business analytics), or graphic design are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Eager to learn in a professional setting
• Ability to maintain a consistent and reliable schedule
• Discretion, and an understanding of the confidentially associated with a Vice President’s office

OFFICE ASSISTANT AND COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT 2
Desired:
• Basic photography skills
• Knowledge or experience with website and/or database management
• Experience with online research
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access, MailChimp, Drupal, InDesign, Premier Pro, and Photoshop a
plus
• Advanced skills in analytics

Please submit a resume and cover letter by email to:
Division of Administration & Finance
University of Maryland
2119 Main Administration Building
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-6111
vpaf@umd.edu

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.