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| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY,
Department of Education invites applications for graduate
assistant positions in education for the 2009/10 academic
year. Graduate assistants are expected to work from August
15, 2009 to June 15, 2010. Occasionally 1/2 year appointments
are available. A graduate assistant is expected to register
for a minimum of six credits of course work or thesis
research each semester but may take up to ten semester
hours each fall or spring with tuition remitted. Tuition
remission does not apply to summer and winter classes.
Current UMBC Department of Education Graduate Assistants
must reapply for positions within the department each
year and must compete with the pool of new applicants.
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- Assistant to the Department Chair
- Assistants to program coordinators (ESOL,
Elementary Education, Secondary Education & Early
Childhood)
- Assistant for internship placements
- Assistant for PDS coordination
- Technical Assistant with the Department's
Evaluation Program
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Duties, which will depend on the specific
position and the background of the applicant, may include
any of the following:
- Maintaining program and departmental records and
data bases
- Maintaining communication with applicants to Departmental
programs
- Working on projects related to research and program
evaluation
- Assisting the department with maintaining student
data
- Planning and facilitating departmental events
and meetings
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- Full admission to UMBC Graduate School with
a GPA of 3.0 or better
- Preferably two semesters away from Phase II
of internship (if applicable).
- For some positions, preference is given to
applicants seeking graduate degrees in UMBC Education
Programs
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- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Technology Skills
- Research skills
- Administrative assistant skills
- Other pertinent skills or talents
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
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| Graduate assistants can receive a stipend,
tuition remission, and an individual health benefit. Actual
compensation depends on the specific position and will
be discussed during the interview process. |
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| Address a letter of introduction to
Dr. Susan Blunck, Department of Education, University
of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), 1000 Hilltop Circle,
Baltimore, MD 21250. In the application letter state your
qualifications and describe what skills and talents you
can bring to the department. Please state whether you
are interested in a full or half year appointment and
when you intend to begin your internship (if applicable).
You are also required to include a resume and transcript
with your letter. Please bring your application materials
to The UMBC Department of Education and deliver to Pat
Gist - Room 426 ACIV-A. |
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| Applications must be received by April
15, 2009 to be given full consideration. |
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