Student Affairs in Higher Education Graduate Assistant Positions Available for 2025-26

The Graduate Assistant for Cultural Engagement serves in an academic year appointment working approximately 20 hours per week. This individual is responsible for several long-term and short-term projects, which may include educational and social programming, student leadership development, and event staffing. The period of employment will extend over the course of the academic year and may possibly include times for personnel or student training and development of office initiatives. The Graduate Assistant is expected to undertake all responsibilities in a manner that reflects the values of Marquette University and the Division of Belonging and Student Affairs.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $20,000 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

The Graduate Assistant for LGBTQ+ Initiatives serves in an academic year appointment working approximately 20 hours per week and reports to an Assistant Director within the Office of Inclusion and Belonging. This individual is responsible for several ongoing and short-term projects, which may include educational and social programming, supervision, and event staffing. The period of employment extends over the academic year and may include personnel or student training and development of office initiatives. The Graduate Assistant is expected to undertake all responsibilities in a manner that reflects the values of Marquette University and the Division of Belonging & Student Affairs. 

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $20,000 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

The Graduate Assistant serves in an academic year appointment working approximately 20 hours per week and reports to the Coordinator for Sorority and Fraternity Life.  This individual is responsible for several on-going and short-term projects that advance the vision for sorority and fraternity life. Additionally, as part of a team of residence life specialists, this individual will assist in the design and implementation of peer education, leadership development, and community service programs for a variety of Greek letter organizations on campus.  Graduate student staff will be provided opportunities as determined by the Coordinator for Sorority and Fraternity Life that enhance professional development and the priorities of the office.

Remuneration: 12 tuition credits (6 per semester) and a $20,000 stipend*

Full assistantship description available

The Inclusive Excellence Graduate Fellowship Program is designed to provide students from underrepresented, first-generation, and/or disadvantaged circumstances with the opportunity to advance their professional development by being immersed in an office dedicated to making Marquette a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable place. Sponsored by the Office of Inclusion and Belonging, the Fellow is mentored by experienced DEI professionals as they engage in meaningful activities that build their skills, knowledge, and leadership acumen.

This fellowship does NOT require work authorization

Remuneration: 18 tuition credits (9 per semester) and a $20,000 stipend*

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The Graduate Assistant for Residence Life Programs holds a part-time, live-on, ten-month appointment in the Office of Residence Life and the Division of Student Affairs. The Graduate Assistant for Residence Life Programs reports to the Coordinator for Residence Life Programs.

The Graduate Assistant for Residence Life Programs will help with responsibilities in the areas of advising, leadership development, supervision, programming and administrative tasks. Additionally, the Graduate Assistant is expected to fully participate in the programs and activities of the Office of Residence Life within the Division of Student Affairs.

Remuneration: 12 credits per year (6 credits per semester), fully furnished bedroom apartment, meal plan, parking, and $14,150 stipend*

Full assistantship description available