Tuesday, July 14, 2026

HPAO Student Worker Job Posting

Student Worker Position | Social Media Content Creator | Health Professions Advising Office 

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Position Summary

The Social Media Content Creator will be responsible for developing engaging content and posting to social media. This position is under the supervision of the Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO) and will collaborate with a team of pre-health student ambassadors. The Content Creator manages day-to-day social media operations, including shooting and editing photos and short videos, content scheduling, posting, and responding to comments and messages. This individual should be comfortable in front of and behind the camera. This is a great opportunity for students interested in building their social media portfolio! 

Minimum Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelorʼs degree in a relevant major (Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field) or experience is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  •  Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  •  Experience in utilizing Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar applications.
  •  Knowledge of Instagram and other social media platforms. 
  • Demonstrated experience producing engaging content, including short-form videos and “reels.” 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members within a highly diverse university environment.

Pay

Compensation is $15 per hour for a minimum of 3 hours per week. Students will primarily work in-person with limited hybrid flexibility a er probationary period. 

Additional Information 

For best consideration, please submit a resume, portfolio*, and at least one reference contact by August 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM to preprof@umd.edu. Feel free to reach out with any potential questions. 

Subject Line → Social Media Content Creator - First Name Last Name *The portfolio must include:

  1.  Instagramannouncement/promotion (singlephoto) 
  2. Instagram reel (including video) Be creative! đŸ˜„

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Register for SOCY325: The Sociology of Gender Today

 Need a course that works around your summer schedule? Want to expedite your degree progress? SOCY325 fulfills a 300-400-level SOCY Substantive course requirement or a general elective course for non-majors. 

SOCY325: The Sociology of Gender is offered in a fully online, asynchronous format, allowing you to complete coursework on your own schedule while earning 3 credits in just three weeks.

Explore how gender shapes our experiences, opportunities, identities, and interactions in society. Through engaging readings, discussions, and activities, you'll examine the role of gender in education, work, family life, media, politics, and culture.

Why Take SOCY325?

100% Online & Asynchronous No required class meetings
Flexible Schedule Complete coursework when it works for you
3 Credits in 3 Weeks: August 3–21, 2026
Relevant & Thought-Provoking: Connect sociology to real-world issues

Topics Include:

  • Gender socialization
  • Masculinity and femininity
  • Gender and inequality
  • Work and family dynamics
  • Media and cultural representations

Course Information

SOCY325: The Sociology of Gender
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
August 3, 2026 – August 21, 2026
3 Credits

Complete a full 3-credit course from anywhere and on your own schedule.  Register Today!

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

EXST Undergraduate Program Assistant

The Office of Extended Studies is hoping to hire two undergraduate program assistants to work year-round (10-20 hours per week).  They are hoping to hire very quickly, please see the Position Description if you are looking for campus employment.  

Students must be comfortable using the phone, excited about working with prospective students and parents and must undergo a CPS background check.


Wednesday, June 24, 2026

AAAS 2026 Summer II Courses

 There are still seats available in the following AAAS courses for the 2026 Summer Session II:

  • AAAS100: Introduction to African American and Africana Studies 
  • AAAS101: Public Policy and the Black Community
  • AAAS187: The New Jim Crow: African-Americans, Mass Incarceration and the Prison Industrial Complex
  • AAAS202: Black Culture in the United States
  • AAAS298E: Special Topics in African American and Africana Studies; Reproductive Justice: An Introduction
  • AAAS468B: Special Topics in Africa and the Americas; Excavating Lives: Women & Girls of the Black Atlantic, 1622-1855
For students looking to get ahead/catch up, GenEd, or an upper-level course. See Testudo for details.

On campus one-day research opportunity for high school students this summer

 The Neurocognitive Development Lab at UMD will be hosting a one-day program called "RA (Research Assistant) for a Day" on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 9 am - 3 pm. Please see below for more details! Students can secure their seat on a "first come first serve" basis by submitting this form. Students who are confirmed will receive an email with exact location, parking information, lunch order form, and a detailed schedule. Check out last year's program featured on the BSOS website here



Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Virtual Resume Reviews for BSOS Majors

 Virtual Resume Reviews for BSOS Majors

Strengthen your resume this summer!
Students can receive personalized feedback from the Feller Center's Career Planning team by submitting their resume through our online review form. Within one week, they will receive individualized tips and wording suggestions to help them better highlight their skills and experiences.

Submit Your Resume 

Program Details:

  • Open to College of Behavioral and Social Sciences undergraduate majors only
  • Submission deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
  • Feedback will be delivered via email within one week of submission

Students with questions may contact us at bsoscareers@umd.edu. They can also explore additional resume and application preparation resources through the Feller Center.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

One Year MSc Research Program at the University of St. Andrews

Graduated (or graduating) and thinking about your next step? Interested in research?

Check out the Institute of Behavioral and Neuroscience (IBANS) at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. They have a 1-year research based master programs open, even with some funding! 

Feel free to mention Dr. Bierman sent you. 

https://ibans.st-andrews.ac.uk/projects/