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.
Process and Timeline
- 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 outlined by the Provost’s Office for Graduate Education.
- Students must be enrolled full-time in a graduate program in order to be eligible for assistantships.
- Applications are submitted to the University Life department/hiring manager and/or HandShake and/or HR Jobs posting as indicated on the position posting.
- University Life hiring managers may request phone and/or in-person interviews. Decisions to offer assistantships are at the discretion of the respective hiring manager for each position.
- The majority of University Life Graduate Professional Assistant positions will be posted by late mid-late March 2021.
- For 2021-2022 academic year, most hiring decision will take place between March and May 2021.
Job Listings
| Assistantship (click to view position description) | Office | Contact Person | Application Process | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership Education and Development | Leadership Education and Development | Phil Rippa prippa@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Phil Rippa at prippa@gmu.edu | April 5, 2021 |
| Student Government | Student Involvement | Phil McDaniel pmcdanie@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Phil McDaniel at pmcdanie@gmu.edu | March 25, 2021 |
| Registered Student Organizations | Student Involvement | Phil McDaniel pmcdanie@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Phil McDaniel at pmcdanie@gmu.edu | March 25, 2021 |
| GMU Esports | Student Involvement | Phil McDaniel pmcdanie@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Phil McDaniel at pmcdanie@gmu.edu | March 25, 2021 |
| Family Programs | New Student and Family Programs | Daylen Orlick dorlick@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume to Daylen Orlick at dorlick@gmu.edu | April 9, 2021 |
| Quill Camp and Mason Reads | New Student and Family Programs | Samantha Greenberg sgreenb6@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Samantha Greenberg at sgreenb6@gmu.edu | April 9, 2021 |
| Quill Camp and New Student Programs | New Student and Family Programs | Samantha Greenberg sgreenb6@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Samantha Greenberg at sgreenb6@gmu.edu | April 9, 2021 |
| Academic Integrity | Academic Integrity | Amanda Ogisi aogisi@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Amanda Ogisi at aogisi@gmu.edu | April 9, 2021 |
| LGBTQ+ Resources | Center for Culture, Equity and Empowerment | LGBTQ+ Resources lgbtq@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to LGBTQ+ Resources at lgbtq@gmu.edu OR applicants can apply via Handshake at https://careers.gmu.edu/handshake | April 20, 2021 |
| Student Success | Mason Care Network | TJ Pegg apegg@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to TJ Pegg at apegg@gmu.edu | April 21, 2021 by 5 pm EDT |
| Residential Student Engagement - Student Involvement | Housing and Residence Life | Christian Rafael Suero ResStaff@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Christian Rafael Suero at ResStaff@gmu.edu | April 23, 2021 by 9 am EDT |
| Residential Student Engagement - The Ridge | Housing and Residence Life | Christian Rafael Suero ResStaff@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Christian Rafael Suero at ResStaff@gmu.edu | April 23, 2021 by 9 am EDT |
| Residential Academic Engagement | Housing and Residence Life | Christian Rafael Suero ResStaff@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Christian Rafael Suero at ResStaff@gmu.edu | April 23, 2021 by 9 am EDT |
| Marketing and Communications | Housing and Residence Life | Christian Rafael Suero ResStaff@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Christian Rafael Suero at ResStaff@gmu.edu | April 23, 2021 by 9 am EDT |
Questions?
Please contact Amy Snyder, Director of University Life Special Projects, asnyder@gmu.edu or 703.993.2884.