Organization's Summary Statement:

The Department of Resident Life serves a highly diverse population of approximately 12,500 undergraduate students living in traditional residence halls, apartments, and suites including some public/private partnership apartment communities. About 46% of all resident students are enrolled in twelve living-learning programs covering a wide array of academic areas. Resident Life employs a diverse workforce of 88 full-time and graduate staff members and about 600 undergraduate student staff members. The Department values respectful, equitable, and inclusive practices and actively seeks candidates who can represent and serve the diversity of persons who live and work in the University of Maryland’s residence halls. The University of Maryland campus is located in the greater Washington, DC metro area just eight miles from downtown DC and 30 miles from Baltimore, MD. Additional information about the Department of Resident Life is available at www.reslife.umd.edu.

General Description of Duties:

As a member of the Department of Resident Life Residential Engagement Programs (REP) team in the Engagement, Services, and Programs unit, the Graduate Coordinator for Residential Engagement Programs supports the development of meaningful residential experiences that foster student learning, belonging, and success. This role advances the residential curriculum by contributing to curriculum design, assessment, staff training, and the creation of educational resources and programming tools. The coordinator helps implement large-scale engagement initiatives and welcome/outreach experiences, strengthening connections among prospective and current students and the campus community. The GA collaborates with campus partners, supports student leadership and community programming efforts, and assists with major departmental operations and annual processes including Fall Welcome, Terps After Dark (late night events at the start of the fall semester), Admitted Student Open Houses, Orientation, and other partnerships across the Division of Student Affairs and greater campus community. The Graduate Coordinator carries out their duties in an environment characterized by a diverse staff and student population and actively leads and models practices that foster equity and inclusion.

Residential Curriculum 

• Assist work to advance the residential curriculum - how students live, learn, and grow through their residency on campus

• Serve as a member of the residential curriculum committee to assist with assessment and creation of curriculum materials 

• Develop, distribute, and evaluate various resource-oriented bulletin boards and posters 

• Create, organize, and promote boxed programming on a range of topics; assess and evaluate how RAs use the boxed programming. (This may include working with campus partners to co-create boxed programs.)

• Facilitate training to professional and student staff about residential curriculum standards and expectations to ensure the curriculum is understood and executed  

• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends and research on residential curriculum, learning strategies, and other relevant content areas related to learning and success for a diverse student population

• Explore best practices and connections between the Residential Curriculum and Restorative Practices

Resident Engagement Programs

• Serve on the Fall Welcome committee and participate in the implementation of programming during opening weekend to help create connections between students and to the greater campus community

• Represent and support Residential Engagement Programs at residential community welcome events

• Assist with the implementation of major fall programming initiatives, including Terps After Dark, Family Weekend, and Homecoming

• Provide support for organization of and representation at admissions and orientation programming

• Assist in the development and implementation of ongoing residential community programming in support of the Coordinator for Student Leadership & Engagement

Department & Campus Engagement

• Participate in annual departmental initiatives, including residence hall opening, Resident Assistant Selection, Room Selection, and Terps Move Out Donation Drive

• Collaborate with and/or support office staff, departmental community staff, and other Division and university offices in the planning and production of various one-time and on-going community development, imminent risk, academic enrichment, sustainability, and engagement programming for a diverse student population

• Participate as a member of department and university committees and represent the department at various campus and community functions as requested

• Maintain current knowledge of department functions and campus resources, event calendars, policies, and procedures in the interest of effective program and event planning

Support and Administrative Functions

• Maintain a minimum of 20 hours per week (adjusting schedule for major events, e.g. Opening & Fall Welcome, Terps After Dark activities, etc.)

• Commit to creating an environment that is supportive of students and staff of all identities, articulating diversity as a priority, and engaging in ongoing learning regarding diversity

• Collect feedback for and assist in the assessment of engagement programs

• Maintain effective liaison relationships and coordinate efforts in collaboration with departmental staff and various offices and units on campus to execute position functions

• Participate as a member of department and university committees and represent the department at various campus and community functions as requested

• Maintain current knowledge of department functions and campus resources, event calendars, budgeting, policies, and procedures in the interest of effective program and event planning

• Assist in the management of daily office operations of the Residential Engagement Programs unit including office coverage, supply ordering, vehicle management, etc

• Provide effective customer service in office functions and in program and event planning

• Assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Physical Demands:
Normal office environment – Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.

Conditions of Employment:

This is a 12-month, live-off position that requires a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week, including some evening and occasional weekend hours. On occasion, additional hours may be required to perform job responsibilities. The position will begin in early to mid-July (the date is still being determined).

Preferences:

Strong administrative and organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, professional customer service skills, and flexibility. Successful candidates must actively demonstrate an appreciation for and promotion of equity and inclusion in all areas of work.

Licenses/ Certifications:

N/A

Required Application Materials:

1. Cover Letter - Please indicate if you are applying for any other Department of Resident Life GA positions in your cover letter.

2. Resume

3. References

4. Complete short questionnaire at this link https://forms.gle/NFGjxxLshTMWZ2eZ7

Best Consideration Date:

 March 29, 2026

Posting Close Date:

 April 5, 2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Remuneration

The term of this position is the beginning of July 2026 to the end of June 2027. This role has an annualized stipend of at least $35,426, which is the 2025-2026 base salary set by the Graduate School and may be adjusted annually. Graduate Assistants are eligible to enroll in university health insurance programs at the regular staff rate. Tuition remission is provided and is credited at the prevailing standard in-state credit hour rate at the time the course is taken. Tuition remission does not cover additional university fees. Enrollees in programs that do not follow the standard in-state tuition rate or maximum allowable credits per semester, summer sessions, or winter term will be responsible for associated fees and the difference in tuition costs.