Graduate students can apply to academic department-based graduate assistantships (GAs) advertised year-round here on the SGPS and Human Resources website.

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.

Graduate Assistantship Opportunities Accepting Applications

1 Full-time position available.

Posted 8/12/26

Fall 2026

Applicants can expect to have the position renewed in the Spring 2027 semester contingent upon funding and/or the successful completion of tasks and responsibilities in the Fall 2026 semester.

Hours/Week:

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

Position Summary

The GA will support the ongoing research studies that are conducted by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. The GA will have the opportunity to learn and utilize a number of survey development (Qualtrics) and data management/analytical (Excel, SPSS) software packages in support of the work done by the Office. The GA will also play a role in training and supporting undergraduate student workers, ensuring the accuracy of their data entry and similar tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Support ongoing research studies
  • Learn and utilize a number of survey development (Qualtrics) and data management/analytical (Excel, SPSS) software packages
  • Assist in training and supporting undergraduate student workers

Qualifications

  • Must be a matriculated graduate student at SCSU and must be enrolled full-time (9 credits or more) in the Fall 2026 semester
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., excel, word, power point)
  • Good writing skills
  • Interest and aptitude for research and assessment

(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 a letter of interest and resume to:

Dr. Scott Jackson

Director of the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment

1 Part-time position available.

Posted 7/8/26

Fall 2026 (Possible continuation into Spring 2027)

Hours/Week:

Part-time: GA may work 10 hours per week or 150 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:

$2,640 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 2024 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. Expected start date is September 7, 2026.