Organizational Summary Statement:

The Graduate Assistant for the OCS Technology Team position supports the Technology Manager in Career Services with reporting and data processing.  The position is a 12 month, 20 hour a week assistantship.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain system interface scripts using Python and REST API. Systems include 12Twenty and Salesforce.

• Manage data integrity, regularly conducting de-duplication and quality control reviews.

• Design, implement, and maintain tables, views and queries in a SQL database.

• Provide standard reports by exporting data from HireSmith;  reporting on real-time recruiting volume, student activities, coaching volume,  recruiting trends,  employer profiles and history, etc. 

• Maintain, design and develop a Business Intelligence (BI) system using Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and Google Sheets / Google Apps script.

• Fulfill reporting and data requests from HireSmith, including student engagement and recruiting patterns.

• May assist in managing the work of multiple undergraduate students on projects for OCS.

• Create reports and analysis on historical recruiting patterns and volume.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferences:

Desired Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities): 

• Professionalism & Customer Service – The Office of Career Services serves multiple customer groups, to include graduate students, undergraduate students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff. Must be comfortable in a fast-paced professional environment interacting with multiple constituencies in a positive, proactive, responsive and cheerful manner. 

• Experience with Python required; experience with Salesforce a plus.

• Must have very strong Excel skills, specifically Pivot Tables, array functions, VLOOKUP, and similar skills applicable to ETL and reporting. (Power Query and Power BI preferred.)

• Must have database management skills (especially SQL), specifically to export and manipulate data.

• Conscientiousness and Dependability – The GA is a full member of the OCS Technology Team and plays a large role in the team’s success. Reliability, timeliness, and ability to consistently deliver high quality work within quick turnaround times is necessary.

• Attention to Detail & Critical Thinking – Attention to detail is important in our service culture. Creative and critical thinking skills support project development and implementation needs. 

• Discretion and Sound Judgment – Ability to maintain confidentiality of student data; ability to anticipate the consequences of his/her actions as they relate to the creation and dissemination of information and the ability to make sound decisions with limited supervision. 

• Initiative – Ability to be proactive and offer suggestions for resolving issues and/or improving current processes that support the Technology Team. 

• Teamwork & Collaboration – Ability to work with others from different backgrounds and levels within the organization to elevate results. 

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift ten lbs
 

Licenses/ Certifications:

N/A

Position Terms and Benefits: 

This is a 12 month, 20 hour per week, graduate assistantship on the College Park campus in Van Munching Hall. Candidates must be enrolled in a University of Maryland graduate program. At minimum, benefits include the base stipend salary for a 12 month assistantship, tuition remission (10 credits in the fall and spring, 4 credits in the winter and summer), and health insurance options. This position would begin Tuesday January 20, 2026

Supervisor Information: 

Sandra Staub, Director, Career Services Technology and Data Analytics 

https://careers.rhsmith.umd.edu/staff/#sandra-staub 

Required Application Materials:

 Resume

Best Consideration Date:

December 1, 2025 

Posting Close Date:

 N/A

Open Until Filled:

 Yes