ICS Coordinator
Job Description
Position Number:
125508Title:
Faculty AssistantFunctional Title:
ICS CoordinatorCategory Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing ConApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
.50Unit:
ARHU-Dean-MD Language Science CenterCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
In 2005, leading child development researchers at the University of Maryland, College Park created the Infant and Child Studies Consortium to work together to study how children learn and grow up. Since then, our research has contributed to the greater understanding of language acquisition and social learning. Our participating units span the departments of Linguistics, Psychology, Human Development, Hearing & Speech Sciences, and the Maryland Language Science Center.
We are looking for an Outreach Coordinator to help maintain community and campus partnerships, and recruit families to participate in research. This position would:
- Organize and participate in outreach and recruitment events
- Coordinate with social media specialist to plan relevant posts about activities
- Oversee outreach events such as tabling at farmers markets, from getting a slot with the market master, scheduling and training labbers to staff the table, planning and setting up the display, and bringing things back to campus, to getting sign ups handed off and processed smoothly
- Find new places and ways to reach families
- Resurrect and Maintain relationships with community and hospital partners
- Train and oversee hourly Outreach Assistants
- Maintain relationships with ICS affiliate labs
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Ability to travel frequently within the DMV area
Preferences:
- Experience coordinating and running outreach events such as market table or fair booth
- Experience or familiarity with working in a research lab or with children/families in an educational setting
- Communicate well with collaborators and researchers
- Work well independently on flexible time
Additional Information:
Salary range $45,000-$47,000.
Posting Date:
10/08/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
10/22/2024Physical Demands
- Ability to lift and carry 30lbs.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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