Faculty Assistant
Job Description
Position Number:
118156Title:
Faculty AssistantFunctional Title:
Faculty AssistantCategory Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing ConApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
ENGR-Civil-Center for Advanced Transportation TechnologyCampus/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 If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.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:
Innovative Transportation Program Associate (Faculty Assistant); The Eastern Transportation Corridor Coalition (TETC)
Reporting to the Director of Innovation, the individual will support a range of evolving initiatives and projects that are managed through TETC’s Innovation Program. The content areas held within the Innovation Program are subject to change per direction of the Executive Board, but currently include:
Electric and Alternative-Fuel Vehicles – TETC supports member agencies through an Electric Vehicle (EV) Working Group, which includes other alternative fuels. The focus of this group is to support state DOTs in their role of supporting a transition to EVs and other alternative fuel vehicles.
Sustainable Funding – Working as a convener of member agencies, TETC has helped advance and elevate the discussion about the impacts of declining fuel tax revenues at the state and federal levels. This grant-funded work includes real world pilots, impact analysis, education and outreach, and engagement with a range of stakeholders.
Tolling Violation Reciprocity – In a region dense with cross-state travel and tolling facilities, TETC supports member DOTS, DMVs and tolling agencies in working toward establishing reciprocity agreements to facilitate toll collection from out-of-state violators.
The Faculty Assistant will work closely with the Director of Innovation across these program areas through support of working groups and committees, Innovation Program projects and contracts, external coordination/communication, internal coordination, website content development and updates, and strategic planning. Specific tasks will range from administrative (e.g. taking meeting minutes, preparation of presentation slides, outreach to members and tracking of registration at events, working with contract specialists, etc.) to technical and content related as appropriate (e.g. providing review of project deliverables, engaging with members on program efforts, attending and presenting at meetings and conferences).
In addition, the Faculty Assistant will be asked to support TETC’s Executive Director on general Coalition activities. May require travel throughout the TETC region.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree, plus 3 or more years of professional experience in the transportation field.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s Degree.
- Research experience and the ability to synthesize data and information and translate it into valuable and polished deliverables.
- Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interest in a range of transportation issues, and an excitement to stay current on transportation policy, emerging trends and technologies.
- Willingness to take on a variety of tasks as part of a small organization.
- Experience working within a public sector transportation organization or as a consultant supporting transportation agencies.
- Experience engaging and collaborating with regional, state or national working groups.
Additional Certifications:
Candidates for the position can be from a Coalition member agency or the private sector.
TETC employees must be available for travel throughout the East Coast.
TETC employees are required to reside in one of TETC’s member states.
TETC employees must be available for travel throughout the East Coast.
TETC employees are required to reside in one of TETC’s member states.
Additional Information:
Salary range $85,000-$100,000.
Posting Date:
10/08/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
11/04/2024Physical Demands
- Performs sedentary work.
- Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit for an extended time and operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
- Ability to review and prepare data on reports and computer screens and engage in extensive reading.
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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