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 March 2020.
- For 2020-2021 academic year, most hiring decision will take place between March and May 2020.
Job Listings
| Assistantship (click to view position description) | Office | Contact Person | Application Process | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Housing and Residence Life | Meeghan Milette ResStaff@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Meeghan Milette at ResStaff@gmu.edu | March 27, 2020 |
| Student Care and Outreach | Housing and Residence Life | Meeghan Milette ResStaff@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest resume and three professional references to Meeghan Milette at ResStaff@gmu.edu | March 27, 2020 |
| Community Outreach and Education | Housing and Residence Life | Meeghan Milette ResStaff@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Meeghan Milette at ResStaff@gmu.edu | March 27, 2020 |
| Community Standards – Outreach | Housing and Residence Life | Meeghan Milette ResStaff@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Meeghan Milette at ResStaff@gmu.edu | March 27, 2020 |
| Living Learning Communities | Housing and Residence Life | Meeghan Milette ResStaff@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Meeghan Milette at ResStaff@gmu.edu | March 27, 2020 |
| Marketing and Communications | Housing and Residence Life | Meeghan Milette ResStaff@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Meeghan Milette at ResStaff@gmu.edu | March 27, 2020 |
| Residential Communities (Eastern Shore) | Housing and Residence Life | Meeghan Milette ResStaff@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Meeghan Milette at ResStaff@gmu.edu | March 27, 2020 |
| Residential Communities (Townhouses) | Housing and Residence Life | Meeghan Milette ResStaff@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Meeghan Milette at ResStaff@gmu.edu | March 27, 2020 |
| Residential Student Development Initiatives 8.28.14 AM | Housing and Residence Life | Meeghan Milette ResStaff@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Meeghan Milette at ResStaff@gmu.edu | March 27, 2020 |
| Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs | Student Support and Advocacy Center | Lin Chun lphilpot@gmu.edu | Interested applicants can apply via HandShake or by submitting a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Lin Chun at lphilpot@gmu.edu | April 2, 2020 |
| Graduate Student Engagement | Graduate Student Life | Dr. Julie Choe Kim ychoekim@gmu.edu | It is preferred that interested applicants apply via HandShake (posting# 3643401). Applications will also be accepted by submitting a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Dr. Julie Choe Kim at ychoekim@gmu.edu. Please include your graduate degree program and your expected date of graduation in your application materials. | April 13, 2020 |
| Campus Events | 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 If a candidate wishes to be considered for multiple positions within Student Involvement, they may simply indicate which positions on their letter of interest instead of submitting multiple sets of application materials. | April 10, 2020 |
| Fraternity and Sorority Life | 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 If a candidate wishes to be considered for multiple positions within Student Involvement, they may simply indicate which positions on their letter of interest instead of submitting multiple sets of application materials. | April 10, 2020 |
| UNIV Courses and Programs | UNIV Course and Programs | Melitta Igwe migwe@gmu.edu | Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume to Melitta Igwe at migwe@gmu.edu | April 17, 2020 |
Questions?
Please contact Amy Snyder, Director of University Life Special Projects, asnyder@gmu.edu or 703.993.2884.