University Life is committed to the growth, learning, and professional development of graduate students by providing high-quality, relevant experiences in various functional areas within student affairs related units. Graduate Professional Assistants are invaluable members of the Division of University Life at George Mason University.
George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.
University Life Graduate Professional Assistant Hiring Process & Timeline:
- Graduate Professional Assistantships are available at the Masters and Doctoral levels and are compensated according to the unit’s established rates for the contracted responsibilities. Position responsibilities, time commitment, and compensation will vary by department and position.
- All assistantships comply with graduate student hiring rules and regulations are outlined by the Graduate Division in the Graduate Division Hiring Rules & Procedures.
- Students must be enrolled full-time in a graduate program in order to be eligible for assistantships.
- Applications are submitted to the department/hiring manager as indicated on the position posting.
- University Life hiring managers may request virtual or phone interviews. Decisions to offer assistantships are at the discretion of the respective hiring manager for each position.
- Available University Life GPA opportunities are listed below for the upcoming Spring 2026
2026-2027 Academic Year Graduate Professional Assistant Timeline:
- Available GPA Opportunities: The majority of University Life Graduate Professional Assistant positions will be posted by mid to late March 2026.
- For 2026-2027 academic year, most hiring decisions will take place between March and May 2026.
Available Assistantship Opportunities
| Assistantship (click to view position description) | Office | Contact Person | Application Process | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIE GPA Position Posting - Leadership Education and Outreach GPA | Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement | Phil Rippa | Submit a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three professional references (e-mail preferred) to [email protected]. | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| UL GPA CLIE for Marketing and Communications | Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement | Jamrensze J De Leon | For full consideration, applicants must submit a complete application at: https://forms.office.com/r/cJ1V3spGDf | Sunday, March 29, 2026 |
| GPA for Graduate Student Life - Leadership and Advising | Graduate Student Life | Dr. Julie Choe Kim | Submit a letter of interest describing how you meet the required skills and qualifications, résumé, and names and contact information for three professional references via the online application form at https://forms.office.com/r/D9i0rDbpEe. | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| GPA for Graduate Student Orientation - Summer 2026 | Graduate Student Life | Austin Deray | Submit a letter of interest describing how you meet the required skills and qualifications, résumé, and names and contact information for three professional references via the online application form at https://forms.office.com/r/D9i0rDbpEe | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| GPA for NSFP - Family Programs | New Student & Family Programs | Mackenzie Nelson | Submit a letter of interest, resume, and provide the contact information three professional references to [email protected]. | Friday, April 3 |
Questions?
Please contact the University Life Staff Experience Team: Meeghan Milette [email protected] or Amy Snyder, [email protected]