Student Affairs in Higher Education Graduate Assistant Positions Available for 2024-25

The Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) program offers a wide variety of graduate assistantships each year. Each position has a unique compensation package with a mixture of tuition credits and stipend amounts. Please continue to check back for updates and additions to our assistantship list.

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Marquette University Available Assistantship Descriptions 

 

Graduate Assistant for Alumni Memorial Union - Student Engagement

The Graduate Assistant serves in an academic year appointment working approximately 20 hours per week and reports to the Assistant Director, AMU. This individual is responsible for several on-going and short-term projects that advance the vision of the AMU, which include working with the AMU student leadership program on leadership development, employee engagement, and employment competency development of students, assisting with the fall Olson Leadership Institute, spring wellbeing leadership retreat, and the divisional student leadership awards. The Graduate Assistant is expected to undertake all responsibilities in a manner that reflects the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the University as well as the principles of student development theory.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

Graduate Assistant for Student Success for the College of Business Administration & Graduate School of Management 

This assistantship will focus on student success aligned efforts offered by the Dean’s Office and Business Career Center (BCC) including mentor programming, student-focused communications, direct student advising (academic and career) and other projects based on needs and best practices. Located in the new Swift Student Center – which is home to the BCC, Undergraduate Student Programming (Advising), and International Business Programs – this Graduate Assistant will support existing student-focused programming such as career education courses, mentoring programs and student communications, while also supporting new efforts that relate to the shared space and high-traffic, first floor location in the building.

Remuneration: 15 tuition credits (7.5 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

Graduate Assistant for Campus Activities 

The Graduate Assistant for Campus Activities serves in an academic year appointment working approximately 20 hours per week and reports to the Coordinator for Student Organizations and Campus Activities. This individual is responsible for several ongoing and short-term projects that advance the vision of the AMU and Student Engagement Services. Additionally, as part of a team of student development specialists, this individual may assist in the design and implementation of peer education and leadership development programs for students and student organizations. Graduate student staff will be provided opportunities and are expected to contribute to other functional areas as determined by the Coordinator for Student Organizations and Campus Activities and the priorities of the AMU. The Graduate Assistant is expected to undertake all responsibilities in a manner that reflects the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the University as well as the principles of student development theory.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

Graduate Assistant for Career Services Center

As a dedicated Career Advisor in our dynamic environment within the NEW Lemonis Center for Student Success, you will play a pivotal role in fostering the success of college students by focusing on their career development. Your mission is to guide and empower students on their journey toward meaningful and fulfilling careers.

The Career Center at Marquette University is the centralized career office serving over 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students including alumni. Upon completion of continual comprehensive training the primary responsibilities are to provide career counseling, assist with career fairs, career programs, projects, and lead presentations/workshops for students on career related topics. This role will also include other duties befitting the applicant’s specific areas of interest within the field of Career Development.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*

 Full assistantship description available 

Graduate Assistant for the Center for Urban Research, Teaching and Outreach (CURTO)

The Graduate Assistant will serve as the Coordinator of Programming and Undergraduate Interns for the Center for Urban Research, Teaching and Outreach (CURTO). The GA serves in a 10- month appointment working approximately 20-hours per week. The GA will report to the Director, and work in tandem to accomplish three core assistantship responsibilities.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

Graduate Assistant for Community Service - Outreach and Recruitment

The Graduate Assistant for the Arrupe Center for Community Service and Social Responsibility within the Office of Student Development assists the staff in varying capacities, based on the needs of the campus community and overall staff composition. The combination of duties within each Graduate Assistant ’s position description may vary within 20 hours per week each semester but will include some of the possible duties and responsibilities such as like Connect & Serve, Marquette Community Day of Service, and Community Service Fairs, working closely with student leaders, student program assistants, and community partners. Graduate Assistants may advise student organizations, assess programs and services, and provide outreach to the greater campus community. Graduate Assistants may also assist with coordinating programs and services related to anti-racism, equity, and justice for the campus community. The Graduate Assistant is expected to undertake all responsibilities in a manner that reflects the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the University as well as the principles of Student Development Theory.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*

Full assistantship description available 

Graduate Assistant for Excellence in Leadership Program (E-Lead Program)

The Graduate Assistant serves in an academic year appointment working approximately 20 hours per week and reports to the Associate Director of the Fotsch Innovation and Engineering Leadership Development (FIELD) Center in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University.  This individual is responsible for several on-going and short-term projects that advance the vision of innovation and leadership development in the college and across the University including, but not limited to, the Excellence in Leadership (E-Lead) Program.  The Graduate Assistant is expected to undertake all responsibilities in a manner that reflects the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the University as well as the principles of student development theory.

Remuneration: 18 tuition credits (9 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

Graduate Assistant for Provost - Academic Integrity Coordinator

The Graduate Assistant for Academic Integrity serves in a 12-month appointment working approximately 20 hours per week and reports to the Academic Integrity Director. Marquette University is committed to developing students where integrity is an integral part of their character. This individual with will work directly with the Academic Integrity Director to manage, support, and promote the academic integrity system at Marquette University. This individual will handle correspondence regarding situations of academic misconduct as well as organizing and tracking all cases to ensure appropriate timelines are met. This individual will also contribute to new initiatives designed to promote integrity on campus.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

Graduate Assistant for Residence Life - Communities

The Graduate Assistant for Communities holds a part-time, live-on, ten-month appointment in the Office of Residence Life and the Division of Student Affairs. The Graduate Assistant for Communities reports to the Residence Hall Director for University Apartments. The Graduate Assistant for Communities helps with responsibilities in the areas of advising, leadership development, supervision, programming and administrative tasks. In particular, the Graduate Assistant for Communities works with the Evans Scholars House, Apartments Programming Council, Honors Program, and other specialty residential communities. Additionally, the Graduate Assistant is expected to fully participate in the programs and activities of the Office of Residence Life within the Division of Student Affairs.

Remuneration: 9 tuition credits (4.5 per semester) and $16,000 plus room, meal, parking*

Full assistantship description available

Graduate Assistant for Student Conduct

The Graduate Assistant is responsible for the recruitment, training, and support of Student Conduct Board volunteers. In this role, this individual will schedule board hearings and advise conduct boards on necessary processes and procedures. Additionally, the Graduate Assistant will serve as a student conduct administrator and will assist in student conduct procedures including hearing, review, and conduct database management. Graduate student staff will be provided opportunities and are expected to contribute to other functional areas as determined by the Director of Student Conduct and the priorities of the office. The Graduate Assistant is expected to undertake all responsibilities in a manner that reflects the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the University as well as the principles of student development theory. The Graduate Assistant serves in an academic year appointment working approximately 20 hours per week and reports to the Director of Student Conduct.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

Graduate Assistant for Student Leadership

The Graduate Assistant for Student Leadership serves in an academic year appointment working approximately 20 hours per week and reports to the Assistant Director, AMU. This individual is responsible for several on-going and short-term projects that advance the vision of the AMU, which include working with the AMU student employment program on leadership and employment competency development of students, assisting with the fall Olson Leadership Institute, spring wellbeing leadership retreat, and the divisional student leadership awards. The period of employment will extend over the course of the academic year and may possibly include times for personnel or student training and development of office initiatives prior to the start of classes and extending beyond the end of classes, as necessary. The Graduate Assistant for Student Leadership is expected to undertake all responsibilities in a manner that reflects the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the University as well as the principles of student development theory.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

Graduate Assistant for On Your Marq - Coaching and Administrative Support

As a graduate assistant, you will be working with alongside On Your Marq. On Your Marq is a college success program designed to assist neurodivergent students in navigating the college landscape at Marquette University. The first two years of the program focus on the student’s transition to the rigors of academia. In the second two years of the program, On Your Marq works with students to identify strengths and skills to transfer to their career and life after college. Your unique knowledge and skills you are acquiring in your Student Affairs in Higher Education program would be an asset to the development and success of our program.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

Graduate Assistant for On Your Marq - Coaching and Peer Mentor Leadership Development

As a graduate assistant, you will be working with alongside On Your Marq. On Your Marq is a college success program designed to assist neurodivergent students in navigating the college landscape at Marquette University. The first two years of the program focus on the student’s transition to the rigors of academia. In the second two years of the program, On Your Marq works with students to identify strengths and skills to transfer to their career and life after college. Your unique knowledge and skills you are acquiring in your Student Affairs in Higher Education program would be an asset to the development and success of our program.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

Graduate Assistant for New Student & Family Programs

The Graduate Assistant for New Student & Family Programs serves in a one-year (renewable for a second) appointment working approximately 20 hours per week, with more hours being worked during heavier programming times. The position reports to the Coordinator and Director for New Student and Family Programs. This individual will assist with the development and implementation of New Student Programs at Marquette University, including SPARK (a summer pre-orientation program), New Student Orientation (welcome week in August), Winter Orientation (January), and Family Weekend (end of September). The Graduate Assistant for New Student & Family Programs will serve as a co-supervisor for student employees and coordinate the training of 100+ undergraduate student staff. New Student & Family Programs is housed in the Office of Student Development in the Division of Student Affairs. The Graduate Assistant is expected to undertake all responsibilities in a manner that reflects the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the University as well as the principles of student development theory.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $19,360 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

Graduate Assistant for Student Wellness Programs

The Graduate Assistant for Student Wellness Programs is housed in the Center for Student Wellness and Health Promotion. This position gives a graduate the opportunity to work with Center for Student Wellness and Health Promotion team that consists of a director, coordinator of student wellness programs, other graduate assistants and undergraduate peer wellness educators. This position appointment is in alignment with the Marquette University academic calendar and is 20 hours per week.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,440 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

Graduate Assistant for Peer Engagement Programs

The Graduate Assistant for Peer Engagement Programs serves in an academic year appointment working approximately 20 hours per week and reports to the Assistant Director for Engagement and Inclusion. This individual is responsible for several on-going and short-term projects that advance the vision of the Center for Engagement and Inclusion. Additionally, as part of a team of student engagement specialists, this individual may assist in the design and implementation of peer education and intercultural engagement. The period of employment will extend over the course of the academic year and may possibly include times for personnel or student training and development of center initiatives prior to the start of classes and extending beyond the end of classes, as necessary. The Graduate Assistant for Peer Engagement Programs is expected to undertake all responsibilities in a manner that reflects the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the University as well as the principles of student development theory.  

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,440 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

 * Stipend amounts are subject to increase. This current rate is based on this year's stipend amount. Students will be notified if a change occurs.

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