Graduate Professional Assistantships

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 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 University Life department/hiring manager and/or HandShake 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.
  • The majority of University Life Graduate Professional Assistant positions will be posted by late mid-late March 2024.
  • For 2024-2025 academic year, most hiring decisions will take place between March and May 2024.
Assistantship Opportunities
Assistantship
(click to view position description)
OfficeContact PersonApplication ProcessDeadline
GPA for Student Success CoachingStudent Success CoachingDr. TJ PeggSubmit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to apegg@gmu.edu.Friday, March 15, 2024 by 12:00pm
GPA for Academic Coaching Learning ServicesLearning ServicesVicki DominickSubmit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to vdominic@gmu.eduFriday, March 22, 2024
GPA for GMU EsportsStudent InvolvementPhil McDanielSubmit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to pmcdanie@gmu.eduFriday, March 29, 2024
GPA for Campus EventsStudent InvolvementPhil McDanielSubmit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to pmcdanie@gmu.eduFriday, March 29, 2024
GPA for Student Governmnet and Student Funding BoardStudent InvolvementPhil McDanielSubmit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to pmcdanie@gmu.eduFriday, March 29, 2024
GPA for UL Information Technology SpecialistUniversity Life Technology ServicesFaiza ShaikhSubmit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to fshaikh6@gmu.edu.Sunday, March 31, 2024
GPA for Mason360University Life Technology ServicesPeace AniemekeSubmit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to paniemek@gmu.edu.Sunday, March 31, 2024
GPA for UL Marketing Communication with HousingUniversity Life Marketing and Communications - HRLMaha AhmadSubmit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to mahmad43@gmu.eduSunday, March 31, 2024
GPA for Graduate Student Orientation - Summer 2024Graduate Student LifeAustin DerayTo apply, please 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/iqFRreP19B.

If you are unable to submit your application via the online form, you may email your application materials to gradlife@gmu.edu.

Questions can be sent to aderay@gmu.edu.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
GPA for Graduate Student Leadership and Advising FY25Graduate Student LifeDr. Julie Choe KimTo apply, please 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/iqFRreP19B.

If you are unable to submit your application via the online form, you may email your application materials to gradlife@gmu.edu.

Your application should be addressed to the attention of:
Julie Choe Kim, Ph.D.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
GPA for Graduate Student Engagement FY25Graduate Student LifeAustin DerayTo apply, please 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/iqFRreP19B.

Please also include a sample of your graphic design or marketing/communication work (maximum of three pages, total).

If you are unable to submit your application via the online form, you may email your application materials to gradlife@gmu.edu.

Your application should be addressed to the attention of:
Austin A. Deray.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
GPA for University Career Servives Employer Events CoordinatorUniversity Career ServicesMary Claire KraftSubmit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to mkraft2@gmu.eduMonday, April 1, 2024
GPA for Student Success and ProgrammingContemporary Student ServicesCaroline SimpsonSubmit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to csimpso@gmu.edu.Friday, April 5, 2024
GPA for Family Programs, New Student and Family ProgramsNew Student & Family ProgramsMackenzie NelsonSubmit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to mnelso2@gmu.edu.Friday, April 5, 2024

 

Questions?

Please contact Amy Snyder, Director of Staff Experience, asnyder@gmu.edu or Meeghan Milette, Associate Director of Professional Development, mharrin8@gmu.edu.