Graduate Assistantships allow well qualified matriculated graduate students to participate in institutional activities academically relevant to the student’s program of study.

There are different types of Graduate Assistantships at Southern that vary based on their funding source. The terms and conditions vary slightly depending on the type of graduate assistantship awarded.

Graduate assistants must be fully admitted to the Graduate School and pursuing work leading to a Master ‘s degree, Ed.D., sixth-year certificate, post-master’s planned program, or post-baccalaureate teacher certification. Graduate assistants are appointed by the dean of the school in which the graduate assistant (GA) is to be employed upon recommendation of the department chair where the GA is to be employed. GA’s are expected to be enrolled in required courses within their planned program of graduate study and/or prerequisites necessary to offset any undergraduate deficiencies prior to undertaking the graduate program of study. To receive or maintain a GA position, a minimum GPA of 3.00 for all post-baccalaureate course work completed at SCSU is required. GA’s may be required to meet other specific criteria within the department.

Students cannot hold other University supported positions (such as graduate student worker; graduate teaching assistant; research administrative assistant; resident advisor; graduate intern, or adjunct faculty) while holding the GA position. Additionally, GAs cannot be employed at any other state agency during their GA appointment.

For additional information, please see the Graduate Assistantship section of the Graduate Catalog or the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Graduate Assistantship Opportunities Accepting Applications

1 Full-time position available.

Posted 9/14/26

Spring 2027 

Hours/Week:

Part-time: GA may work 20 hours per week or 300 hours per semester

Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hours are flexible.

The exact schedule will be established between the Supervisor and the successful applicant to meet the needs of the department.

Position Summary

The School of Graduate & Professional Studies is seeking a highly motivated Graduate Assistant (GA) to provide administrative, student service, and cross-campus project management support for a wide variety of initiatives within the school.

The GA is a key position within the office who will provide direct front-line support to students via email, telephone, and in-person visits; assist with the development of campus outreach campaigns; support SGPS events; and maintain open lines of communication with key constituents both internally and externally.

The GA will provide support for operational duties, assist with recruitment, enrollment, and retention tasks and initiatives, assist staff members with time-sensitive projects, and gather best practices from peer institutions, higher education publications, and external organizations. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support the School of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Responsibilities

  • Support operational duties.
  • Support students via email, telephone and in-person visits
  • Assist with development of campus outreach campaigns
  • Support SGPS events
  • Assist with recruitment, enrollment and retention tasks and initiatives
  • Assist staff members with time-sensitive projects

Qualifications

  • GA’s must be fully admitted to the Graduate School and pursuing work leading to a master ‘s degree, Ed.D, sixth-year certificate, or post-master’s planned program.
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, creative problem-solving skills, and an ability to lead high-level group projects with limited supervision in a tactful, strategic, and professional manner.
  • Should be well versed in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Prior experience with project management, market research, and business communication in a professional corporate or educational setting is strongly preferred. Technical experience using a CRM, preferably Slate, or similar product preferred.

(Graduate School Policy Requirements)

  • Fully admitted to the Graduate School and pursuing a master’s, sixth-year certificate, EdD, or post-master’s planned program
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA for any completed graduate coursework
  • Enrolled for at least 1.0 graduate credit in each semester of the assistantship
  • Must not hold other university-supported positions (e.g., graduate teaching assistant, adjunct faculty, etc.) during the assistantship
  • Must complete required forms, including the Student Acknowledgment of Terms and Conditions and HR onboarding documents

Compensation:

$5,280 per semester or $17.60/hr

The following fees shall be waived:

  • University Fee
  • University General Fee (except for that portion attributable to student accident insurance)
  • Student Activity Fee.

Per Connecticut Board of Regents 12/19/2019. For more information, please visit https://grad.southernct.edu/financing-your-education/..

To Apply:

Please submit cover letter, resume, and hours available during the Fall 2026 semester via email to:

Dr. Lisa Galvin

Associate Dean of Graduate Enrollment Management

Galvinl1@southernct.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.