Graduate Assistant Positions

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Available Positions

Last Updated: 03/11/2024

The President’s Office welcomes applicants for the position of graduate assistant for the 2024-2025 academic year. This individual will be responsible for performing up to 25 hours of service per week during the fall and spring semesters. During this time, the graduate assistant will gain valuable professional experience, make meaningful connections and contribute to the work of the University.

The president’s office GA will work alongside the executive assistant to the president to support the president and members of the senior leadership team, as well as with a variety of university departments in support of campus initiatives.

This opportunity will provide hands-on experience in the following areas:

  • Project management
  • Event planning and execution
  • Internal and external communications
  • Relationship building and development

In addition, the graduate assistant will manage a team of work-study students and coordinate the work of the president's office's student ambassador program, the Presidential Student Leaders. Along with the work study students, this individual will provide a warm, welcoming and organized environment in Weckesser Hall.

The successful candidate will:

  • Display excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Be kind, courteous and willing to learn
  • Work well in a collaborative environment
  • Produce high quality, accurate work in a timely manner
  • Demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

To apply for this position, please send a letter of interest and your resume to Bridget Giunta, Executive Assistant to the President, at bridget.giunta@wilkes.edu by Monday, March 18.

If you have any questions related to this position, please contact Nick Kinzler, graduate assistant in the president’s office, at nicholas.kinzler@wilkes.edu.

Additional Fall 2024 GA positions will be posted at a later date.