Summer/Fall Research Assistants Position Announcement

Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention

Background on the Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention
The Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI), in the College of
Education at the University of Maryland, is a joint initiative between the Department of
Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education and the Department of Human
Development and Quantitative Methodology.

CECEI Research Assistant Responsibilities and Qualifications
CECEI seeks energetic, detailed oriented, highly motivated, and organized individuals
who can work autonomously and in a collaborative setting to support the Center’s
Children Study Their World (CSW) Professional Development Project.
CECEI developed the CSW 4-year preschool curriculum that is currently being
implemented throughout the state of Maryland. CSW Research Assistants will provide
administrative support, and in so doing play a critical role in the completion of this
implementation effort. Additional responsibilities include:
● Assist in the planning and organizing of Professional Development trainings
● Assist in editing curriculum iBooks and other supplemental material

There are three assistantship positions available. One will be for the Summer (June 1 -
August 31), and the other two will be for the Summer and Fall (July 1 - December 31).
Research assistants are expected to work 20 hours per week during normal business
hours (between 9am - 5pm).

Minimum Qualifications
• Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of exemplary interpersonal skills
• Evidence of strong analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Evidence of proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Drive program suite

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience developing professional presentation materials

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding
nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal
opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation,
personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all
aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Applicants should submit the following materials electronically: Cover letter summarizing
qualifications for the position; a current resume; names, addresses, phone numbers,
and email addresses of two individuals who may be contacted as references; and two
writing samples (one formal, such as a literature review, and one informal, such as an
email to a colleague or a supervisor). Incomplete application packets will not be
reviewed.

For best consideration, please submit all material by 5:00pm on April 30, 2019. All
inquiries and applications should include the subject line “Summer/Fall Research
Assistant” and be sent to Gabriel Stangl-Riehle at umdcsw@umd.edu.