Veterans Lounge Student Worker

About the role

The Veterans Initiatives Office at UMGC is hiring a part-time Veterans Lounge Student Worker to support the Hildebrand Veterans Lounge at the Dorsey Academic Center in Elkridge, MD, both in person and virtually, and to serve veterans in the DC/MD/VA area. The position is not more than 19 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as receptionist for the Hildebrand Student Veterans Lounge at the Dorsey Station regional location.
• Virtually host the Virtual Student Lounge and the Workshop Wednesday series via Zoom.
• Take part in events hosted by the Veterans Initiatives Office.
• Advise students on available programs and resources.
• Help students with general questions about veterans benefits.
• Process SALUTE Honor Society applications.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing education at UMGC and qualifying as a trainee at 3/4 time or greater.
• Served in the United States Military and/or uses veterans benefits, or is the spouse of an active duty or veteran servicemember.
• Serves on the Board of the UMGC chapter of Student Veterans of America.

What we offer

• Pay of $15.00.
• For student workers regularly working over 12 hours per week, limited sick and safe leave at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours in a calendar year.
• No other benefits are offered to student workers.

Applicants submit a cover letter and resume. UMGC is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable workplace accommodations.