Student Life Graduate Assistantship Postings

Potential Graduate Assistantship Openings

Position Descriptions

• Graduate Assistant for Civic Engagement
• Graduate Assistant for Communication and Marketing
• Graduate Assistant for Greek Life Programs
• Graduate Assistant for Event Planning & Information Center Services
• Graduate Assistant for Leadership Programs
• Graduate Assistant for Student Union Operations
• Graduate Assistant for the SOuRCe
• Graduate Assistant for Student & Staff Learning
• Graduate Assistant for Student Success & Retention
• Graduate Assistant for Zips Programming Network

Materials Required To Apply:

• NOTE: Only one packet needed to apply; please express interest in any desired position(s) in cover letter.
• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three references and contact information
• One to two page response to "Why are you interested in a career in Student Affairs?"
• All materials listed above must be submitted in a complete packet:

      US Mail to:
      Anne Bruno
      Director, Student Union
      Department of Student Life
      Akron, OH 44325-4601

      Or electronically to Michelle Riedinger by Friday, February 17, 2011 at 4:30 pm                                  

      Or application packet may be dropped off at Student Union Room 211

• In order to be considered for a graduate assistant position you must apply and be accepted into The University of Akron Graduate School
• Applicants are to be pursuing a master's degree from the College of Education, a MBA/JD or MBA (the Civic Engagement position can only accept College of Education or MBA applicants).
• These positions will be available in July 2012 and are one year appointments.

Benefits & Compensation

• Full tuition waiver (must be admitted to academic program to receive tuition waiver and assistantship scholarship)
• Competitive monthly stipend
• University Bookstore and Parking Services discounts
• Franklin Covey planning system
• Membership to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center

Important Links

• Graduate School Graduate Assistant Handbook
• Graduate School Application Process

Contact Information

• Anne Bruno
  Director, Student Union
  Department of Student Life
  Akron, OH 44325-4601
  330.972.6535
  abruno@uakron.edu