The Office of Research Administration (ORA) supports the research community of University of Maryland, College Park. The electronic Research Administration unit in ORA is seeking an energetic Graduate Assistant to join our staff.

The Graduate Assistant will be responsible for development and maintenance of the Division of Research (VPR) and the Office of Research Administration (ORA) websites, maintaining and developing Google Drive, Sites, Forms, and AppScript content, and providing limited IT support.

Available to work approximately 10 hours per week during office business hours 8.00 to 5.00 for the summer semester until August 9th, 2026 . The successful candidate will transition to a Full time Graduate student working 20 hours August 10, 2026.

Preferences:
Must be detail oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with the diverse constituency of the campus community, including staff, administrators, and faculty.

Experience with website development/lifecycle and CMS tools including Craft CMS. Ability to write or edit HTML, CSS, PHP, XML stylesheets to maintain web-based applications.

Experience with general office software including Google Workspace applications (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and Google Apps Script for automating workflows (e.g. triggers, form integrations)

Required Application Materials:

Resume

Cover letter

Best Consideration Date:

April 15, 2026

Posting Close Date:

April 30, 2026

Open Until Filled:

No

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

VPR-Research Administration

Worker Sub-Type

Graduate Assistant

Salary Range

$17713 - $18405 Part Time 10 hours per week Summer Semester, $35426 - $36810 Full time 20 hours per week Fall Semester

Benefits Summary

For more information on Graduate Assistant benefits, select this link.

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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