Veterans Lounge Student Worker

University of Maryland Global Campus; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks a Veterans Lounge Student Worker to support the Hildebrand Veterans Lounge in Elkridge, MD, both in person and virtually. The position is part-time, not to exceed 19 hours per week.

The role is based at the Dorsey Academic Center in Elkridge and involves assisting veterans, coordinating lounge activities, and representing UMGC in DC/MD/VA at events.

Qualifications

• Eligible students must be currently pursuing education at UMGC and qualify as training ¾ time or greater
• Must have served in the United States Military and/or are using Veterans Benefits OR be the spouse of an active duty or veteran servicemember
• Serve on the Board of the UMGC Chapter of Student Veterans of America

Responsibilities

• Serve as a receptionist for the Hildebrand Student Veterans Lounge located at the Dorsey Station regional location.
• Virtually host Virtual Student Lounge in addition to Workshop Wednesday series via Zoom
• Participate in events hosted by Veterans Initiatives Office
• Advise students of the available programs and resources
• Provide assistance with general inquiries regarding veterans benefits
• Process SALUTE Honor Society applications
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Job description

Veterans Lounge Student Worker

Veterans Initiatives Office at UMGC

Part Time / 19 hours per week max

Job Location: Dorsey Academic Center in Elkridge, MD

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking a Veterans Lounge Student Worker. The Veterans Initiatives Office is seeking to hire a Student Worker to support in-person and virtually, the Hildebrand Veterans Lounge at the Dorsey Academic Center in Elkridge, MD and veterans in the DC/MD/VA area. The position is part-time, not to exceed 19 hours per week.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as a receptionist for the Hildebrand Student Veterans Lounge located at the Dorsey Station regional location.
• Virtually host Virtual Student Lounge in addition to Workshop Wednesday series via Zoom
• Participate in events hosted by Veterans Initiatives Office
• Advise students of the available programs and resources
• Provide assistance with general inquiries regarding veterans benefits
• Process SALUTE Honor Society applications
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Requirements:

• Eligible students must be currently pursuing education at UMGC and qualify as training ¾ time or greater
• Must have served in the United States Military and/or are using Veterans Benefits OR be the spouse of an active duty or veteran servicemember
• Serve on the Board of the UMGC Chapter of Student Veterans of America

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume .

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at [e-mail] .

Benefits Package Overview:

Student Workers that regularly work over 12 hrs per week are eligible for limited sick and safe leave at the rate of 1 hr for every 30 hrs worked, up to a maximum accrual of 40 hrs in a calendar year. No other benefits are offered to student workers.

Hiring Rate:

$15.00