The Graduate Assistant for Finance and Administration will support the School of Public Health’s Finance and Administration Team with their daily operations. This position will be responsible for:
- Managing the shared Finance email and calendar
- Collecting, compiling, and organizing data
- Researching and finalizing procurement requests
- Assisting with the daily business operations
- Providing support to other SPH units as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, time management, and communication (both oral and written) skills are essential as well as a strong commitment to customer service. Must be detail-oriented, disciplined, trustworthy, and have excellent judgment.
Education:
This position is only available to current University of Maryland, College Park graduate students
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong communication skills, written and oral
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
Preferences:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Accounting, or a related field
- Experience in creating and maintaining databases
- Experience with account reconciliation
- Knowledge of University accounting
Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter
Best Consideration Date: 07/27/26
Posting Close Date: 07/27/26
Open Until Filled: No
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.
DepartmentSPHL-School of Public HealthWorker Sub-Type Graduate AssistantSalary Range$35,958.00For more information on Graduate Assistant benefits, select this link.
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Employment EligibilityThe 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.
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Skills Required
- Must be a registered graduate student in good standing enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland, College Park
- Must be making satisfactory progress toward degree (Graduate Assistant I for master’s students)
- Resume and cover letter submission
- Strong written and oral communication, customer service, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
- Detail-oriented, disciplined, trustworthy, with excellent judgment
- Experience creating and maintaining databases
- Experience with account reconciliation
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Accounting, or related field
- Knowledge of University accounting and procurement processes
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