Organization's Summary Statement:
Graduate Assistants (GAs) are, first and foremost, graduate students pursuing an education. The opportunity to work closely with faculty members and undergraduate students in a higher education environment is an integral part of that education.
Required Application Materials: Resume & Cover letter
Best Consideration Date: August 1, 2026
Posting Close Date: September 5, 2026
Open Until Filled: yes
Position Summary:
The Graduate Assistant (GA) for the Academic Peer Coaching Program supports the daily operations, assessment, and continued development of the Academic Peer Coaching Program within Engineering Academic Services. The GA serves as the primary coordinator for undergraduate Academic Peer Coaches, ensuring high-quality student support services while assisting with program administration, training, assessment, and outreach initiatives. In addition to supporting the Academic Peer Coaching Program, the Graduate Assistant will collaborate with members of the Engineering Academic Services team to provide administrative and operational support for college advising initiatives and office operations as needed.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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