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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.
Graduate Assistant for Alumni Memorial Union
The Graduate Assistant serves in one-year (renewable for a second year) appointment working approximately 20 hours per week and reports to the Assistant Director of the AMU. This individual is responsible for several on-going and short-term projects that advance the mission of the Alumni Memorial Union and the Division of Student Affairs. The AMU Graduate Assistant will primarily work in the DSA Marketing office overseeing the project request process and supervising a student staff. While not necessary for the position, someone with an interest in graphic design, creativity, and social media would do well in this assistantship. The Graduate Assistant is expected to undertake all responsibilities in a manner that reflects the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the University.
Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*
Graduate Assistant for Business Career Center
Responsibilities include assisting Business Career Center in providing services to College of Business Administration students. The Graduate Assistant will work with students on career development counseling, including resume critiques, and interview preparation. The GA will also support career programming and the college’s career development course series. Preference for this position will be given to applicants who have experience and/or interest in career services, counseling and/or human resources.
Remuneration: 15 tuition credits per year and a $17,440 stipend*
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Graduate Assistant for Campus Actitvites
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 $17,440 stipend*
Graduate Assistant for Career Services Center
The Career Services Center at Marquette University seeks one Graduate Assistant for the centralized career office serving over 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students plus alumni. Upon completion of comprehensive training the primary responsibilities are to provide career counseling, assist with career fairs, career programs, projects, and lead presentations 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 Services.
Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $17,600 stipend*
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*
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 $17,100 stipend*
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*
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*
Graduate Assistant for Resident 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*
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*
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 $17,100 stipend*
* 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.