Employment

Publications Graduate Assistant

START DATE: Spring Semester 2010
CLOSING DATE: December 15, 2009

This position is for the spring semester 2010.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Candidate will provide design, pre-publication content management, print production management and administrative assistance for the Center's Publications Office. This is a 10-hour per week position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ability to meet deadlines and multi-task; strong organizational, project management skills and a good eye for detail are required.

A demonstrated ability for design using Adobe InDesign is mandatory. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint), Quark Express, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator experience required. Applicants without these technical qualifications need not apply. Portfolio review is part of the interview process; candidates with strong design skills are given priority consideration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Services may be required during the entire period of appointment, with the exception of the following University holidays: New Year's Day; Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday; spring break, and Memorial Day.

The schedule will be determined by academic responsibilities and the needs of the Center, negotiated at the beginning of the semester.

BENEFITS:

In addition to stipend, the employee will receive 5 credits of tuition and participation in the Employees' Health Insurance program. Payment will be biweekly, in equal payments over the term of the contract.

TO APPLY:

For best consideration, applications will be accepted starting immediately. Closing date is DECEMBER 15, 2009. Please submit a cover letter and resume by fax or mail to Kelly Pollins, 3800 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD 20742-1625. Fax: 301.405.5977. Electronic submissions may be sent to kpollins@umd.edu; please note PA APPLICANT in the subject field.

No phone calls and no visits, please.

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