Graduate Assistant – Research Administration Training

About the role

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) at the University of Maryland, College Park seeks a Graduate Assistant to support the planning, delivery, and administration of its training programs. This position offers hands‑on experience in academic‑level training coordination while you continue your graduate studies.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare training materials for both virtual and in‑person sessions.
• Manage training registrations and maintain comprehensive records, including feedback, attendance, billing, surveys, and certificates.
• Grade assessments, compile survey results, and create the annual training calendar.
• Moderate training sessions and assist with course development.
• Support special projects and oversee the Training Team email inbox.
• Provide general office assistance, including reception desk duties.

Required profile

• Registered graduate student in good standing at the University of Maryland, making satisfactory progress toward the degree.
• Eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).
• Available to work Tuesday‑Thursday, 9 AM – 5 PM, with occasional travel on and off campus.
• Ability to perform sedentary office work and lift up to 10 lb occasionally.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Google Apps, especially Google Forms and Google Sheets.

What we offer

• Annual salary range $35,426 – $36,810.
• Benefits package consistent with university graduate assistant positions.