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.

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The Graduate School (GS) at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a

Postdoctoral Associate for Academic Support (PA). This 12-month appointment works jointly
with the GS Writing Center (GSWC) and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA)in a leadership position to support advanced doctoral/postdoctoral scholars through a range of initiatives. Within the OPA, the PA provides administrative/programmatic support working collaboratively with various campus units, the University System of Maryland, and other academicinstitutions. OPA duties include overseeing day-to-day administration, onboarding new postdoctoral scholars and fellows, providing advising on university policies/resources, conference planning for two annual internal conferences, administering the Postdoctoral ConferenceSupport Award, working with the OPA graduate assistant on office communications, providing administrative support for professional/career development workshops/seminars as well as staff/logistical support to various advisory boards, and keeping current on postdoctoral trends, compliance issues, regulations, and guidelines. Within the GSWC, the PA provides academic support to students at the dissertation stage through GSWC’s Dissertation Support Program including curriculum development, administrative tasks, running regular meetings, and offering one-on-one writing support as needed. This position may be renewable for up to two additional years and provides a recent Ph.D. graduate in fields such as humanities, social sciences, or higher education an extraordinary opportunity for practical experience combined with opportunitiesfor research. It is a full-time position with latitude for article preparation, conference attendance, and other professional development opportunities.

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in our community. Applicants must show proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No H1-B visa is offered for this position. This position may be renewable for up to two additional years and provides a recent Ph.D. graduate in fields such as humanities, social sciences, or higher education with an extraordinary opportunity for practical experience combined with opportunities for research. It is a full-time position with latitude for article preparation, conference attendance, and other professional development opportunities. The PA reports to the Program Director for the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.

Education:
Ph.D. in higher education, humanities, or social science field.

Experience:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment and include movement across campus for various meetings, events, workshops, and seminars. Must be able to stand and communicate before groups. Must be able to read, write, speak, and present clearly. Must be able to operate and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. Evening and weekend hours are occasionally required.

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.