Student Affairs in Higher Education Graduate Assistant Positions Available for 2027-28

The Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations 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 support student organizations and their programming at Marquette. Additionally, this individual may assist in the design and implementation of peer education, leadership development, intercultural engagement, and community service programs for students and student organizations.  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.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $20,700 stipend*

SAHE Students Only

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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. This includes working with the AMU student leadership program on leadership development, cross-departmental engagement, and employment competency development of students, planning and coordinating the annual All Staff meeting and semesterly workshops, planning student employee engagement opportunities, and the annual end of the year reception and 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.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $20,700 stipend*

SAHE Students Only

Full assistantship description available

The Graduate Assistant for MU Student Government serves in an academic year appointment working approximately 20 hours per week and reports to the Associate Director for Student Engagement Services. This individual is responsible for several ongoing and short-term projects that advance the vision of the Student Engagement Services. Additionally, as part of a team of Inclusion and belonging, this individual may assist in the design and implementation of peer education and leadership development programs for students involved.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $20,700 stipend*

SAHE Students Only

Full assistantship description available

The Graduate Assistant for Community Service: Marquette Volunteer Corps and Basic Needs serves in the Arrupe Center for Community Service and Social Responsibility and works approximately 20 hours per week. This position provides leadership for Marquette Volunteer Corps (MVC), a weekly service program that connects students with community organizations throughout Milwaukee, while also supporting Iggy's Market, Marquette's on-campus food pantry, and the university's food recovery efforts. The Graduate Assistant recruits, trains, and supervises student volunteers; develops reflection and leadership opportunities; collaborates with community partners; and helps coordinate initiatives that address food insecurity and promote social responsibility. This role offers experience in volunteer management, community engagement, basic needs programming, assessment, and student development within a Catholic, Jesuit university committed to justice, service, and cura personalis. 

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $20,700 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

The Graduate Assistant for Peer Engagement (Office of Inclusion and Belonging) serves in an academic year appointment working approximately 20 hours per week. This individual is responsible for several long-term and short-term projects, which may include educational and social programming, student leadership development, and event staffing. 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. The Graduate Assistant is expected to undertake all responsibilities in a manner that reflects the values of Marquette University and the Division of Belonging and Student Affairs. 

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $20,700 stipend*

SAHE Students Only

Full assistantship description available

The Assistant Hall Director (AHD) holds a part-time, live-in, ten-month appointment in the Office of Residence Life as part of the Division of Student Affairs. Assistant Hall Director report to the Complex Director for the building. The Assistant Hall Director will provide help with responsibilities in the areas of student development, staff development, and hall administration. Additionally, the AHD is expected to fully participate in the programs and activities of the Office of Residence Life within the Division of Student Affairs. The Assistant Hall Director works with hall staff to help students in contributing to the development and sustenance of a community characterized by respect, caring and honesty and in advancing the campus ethos through behaviors which demonstrate respect for self, respect for others, respect for property, and respect for authority.

Remuneration: 18 tuition credits (9 per semester) and $12,000 plus apartment, meal plan, and parking

SAHE Students Only

Full assistantship description available

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 $19,000 plus apartment, meal plan, and parking

SAHE Students Only

Full assistantship description available

The Graduate Assistant for Residence Life Programs 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 Residence Life Programs reports to the Coordinator for Residence Life Programs. The Graduate Assistant for Residence Life Programs will help with responsibilities in the areas of advising, leadership development, supervision, programming and administrative tasks. 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: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and $15,150 plus apartment, meal plan, and parking

SAHE Students Only

Full assistantship description available

The Graduate Assistant serves in an academic year appointment working approximately 20 hours per week and reports to the Coordinator for Sorority and Fraternity Life.  

This individual is responsible for several on-going and short-term projects that advance the vision for sorority and fraternity life. Additionally, as part of a team of residence life specialists, this individual will assist in the design and implementation of peer education, leadership development, and community service programs for a variety of Greek letter organizations on campus.  Graduate student staff will be provided opportunities as determined by the Coordinator for Sorority and Fraternity Life that enhance professional development and the priorities of the office.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $20,700 stipend*

SAHE Students Only

Full assistantship description available

On Your Marq is a college success program designed to assist neurodivergent students in navigating the college landscape at Marquette University. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, formal and informal support includes weekly seminars, executive functioning coaching, mental health counseling, and peer mentors to aid students in developing academic, social, and independent living skills. As a graduate assistant, your role will include working 1:1 with a small caseload of student participants to provide weekly Executive Functioning Coaching. Other assistantship duties will include working with the Director of On Your Marq to support recruitment of future cohorts and facilitate the application process of incoming students. This will involve maintaining communication with prospective and current On Your Marq families as well as maintaining internal and external campus partnerships.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $20,700 stipend*

SAHE Students Only

Full assistantship description available

Responsibilities include working with the Associate Director of Campus Recreation and all Pro Staff to plan, organize, and administer all aspects of a comprehensive recreation program. Will need a general understanding of recreation on a college campus and a passion for the field.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $20,700 stipend*

SAHE Students Only

Full assistantship description available

Responsibilities include working with the Associate Director of Campus Recreation and all Pro Staff to plan, organize, and administer all aspects of a comprehensive recreation program. Will need a general understanding of recreation on a college campus and a passion for the field.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $20,700 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

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 $23,000 stipend*; this is an 11 month appointment. 

SAHE Students Only

Full assistantship description