Graduate Assistant Positions

This position reports directly to the Senior Assistant Director level position. This position is directly responsible for assisting the admission team with enrollment initiatives for full-time undergraduate students. This role's focus includes (but are not limited to) the following: working directly with work study/student worker population, event preparation/management, assisting with campus tours, assisting with admission visits and assisting with front desk administrative operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of student workers within the office of admission
• Assist with event preparation and attend major undergraduate admission events
• Assist with Office of Admission administrative duties & support recruitment efforts
• Supervise Student Workers
  • Oversee daily tasks and responsibilities of student ambassadors, tour guides, and office assistants.
  • Create and manage weekly schedules to ensure adequate staffing coverage.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for student worker concerns, questions, and support.
  • Manage TimeTrak for all student workers
  • Plan end-of-the-semester parties
  • Nominate the ambassador of the month
• Recruitment and Training
  • Assist in hiring, interviewing, and onboarding new student workers.
  • Develop and lead training sessions for new ambassadors for tour training, call shifts and event help.
  • Update and maintain training manuals and handbooks.
• Event Coordination and Support
  • Coordinate student worker assignments during open houses, campus tours, and special events.
  • Ensure student workers are prepared and professional during public-facing responsibilities.
• Administrative Support
  • Assist with data entry, filing, and communications related to student worker schedules and payroll.
  • Track hours and ensure accurate submission of timesheets.
  • Assist with front desk administrative duties as needed.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Liaise between student workers and full-time admissions staff to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
  • Attend regular admissions staff meetings and represent student worker updates and needs.
• Prospective Student Recruitment
  • Support the office of admission in recruitment efforts
    • Provide campus tours
    • Meet with prospective visitors
    • Participate in outreach campaigns to prospective students across multiple platforms

Qualifications / Skills

• Education: Minimum bachelor’s degree
• Skills
  • Decision making
  • Highly Motivated
  • Active Listener
  • Organized
  • Ability to work independently and on a team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Verbal communication
  • Results driven
  • Comfortability with evolving technology
  • Supports a workplace and student body with diverse backgrounds and needs

Interested candidates should contact Shawn Loyack, Director of Undergraduate Admission, at shawn.loyack@wilkes.edu.

The Career Center for Development and Internships (CCDI) and Office of Academic Success (OAS) welcomes applicants for the position of graduate assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. This individual will be responsible for performing up to 20 hours of service per week during the fall and spring semesters.

CCDI Responsibilities

The GA will help to fill the coverage and availability needs of professional staff at the Center for Career Development and Internships. They will assist in providing information on career services available to walk-in students, inform and assist students regarding registering for academic internships, assist the internship coordinator in tracking internship hours and paperwork via LIVE, and assist the career director with research and technology related to the Handshake career system software.

The GA will also help in offering workshops, pop-ups, and outreach activities for the career and internship programs.

OAS Responsibilities

In the Office of Academic Success, the GA’s responsibilities will be to guide students to develop their own learning strategies in individual sessions and manage weekly study lab hours for the EDGE program.

The position also involves developing social media pages and resources throughout the fall and spring semesters. The GA will help promote the OAS office, develop and present workshops, keep records, and make referrals to other campus resources.

Required Skills

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be self-motivated
• Work well in a collaborative environment
• Produce high quality, accurate work in a timely manner

To apply for this position, please send a letter of interest and your resume to Katy Betnar, Executive Director of the Office of Academic Success. If you have any questions related to this position, please contact Katy Betnar or Carol Bosack.

This position will work with the civic engagement office staff to provide 12-15 hours per week of support in the following areas: the Colonel's Cupboard food pantry, the Bonner Leader Program, and ASB trips. The GA will be directly involved with managing inventory, ordering, and on-campus events related to the Colonel's Cupboard with opportunities to take on more responsibilities based on interest and experience. This position will also support the Bonner Leader Program in a variety of capacities including, but not limited to, facilitating leadership workshops and organizing networking events among our Bonner students and the greater Bonner Leader network. Finally, this position will be given the opportunity to coordinate volunteer opportunities during the semester and support alternative break trips throughout the year from interviews and pre-trip training to trips themselves through post-trip surveys and meetings.

Catie Becker
catherine.becker@wilkes.edu
570-408-3872

Etruscan Press

Online, 3 credits. Student will be responsible for performing 9 hours of service per week for the semester. Duties will include, but are not limited to, editing, copy work, and grant writing.

Student will gain valuable knowledge regarding the day-to-day workings of a small press, including editing, copy work, and grant writing.

Etruscan Press

Online, 3 credits. Student will be responsible for 9 hours of service per week and will train to be an assistant editor for Etruscan Press. Student will provide any additional office and project support as needed.

Student will gain a working knowledge of the duties of an assistant editor of a small press.

Blue Moon / HaveScripts

Online. 3 credits. Student will be responsible for performing 9 hours of service each week. Duties will include, but are not limited to, acting as an editorial assistant to Jean Klein at Blue Moon Plays, a company that produces approximately ten new scripts per year.

Student will gain knowledge of the workings of a playwriting production company including the editing and production of new plays.

Office Assistant

Hybrid, 3 credits: in-person and online (preference for a student who lives in the NEPA area). Student will be responsible for performing 9 hours of service per week, assisting the director and administrative assistant with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to assisting with social-media marketing, office reorganization, representing the program at local conferences, recruitment assistance, assisting during the residency, and directly assisting the office staff in other development projects.

Student will gain knowledge regarding the operations of a low-residency creative writing program.

Community Outreach Coordinator

Online. 2 credits. Student will serve as a resource for our students as they address one of the requirements of the MFA Program, which is to “use your writing talents to give back to your community”; and plan, organize, and execute community-building activities during the semester and at the residencies. 

Publication Editor

Online. 3 credits. Student will be responsible for performing 9 hours of service per week collecting, drafting, and editing news stories for the program's newsletter, Revise This! Student will also be responsible for inviting and coordinating guest bloggers on the Creative Writing blog, The Write Life.

Managing Editor, River & South Review

Online. 3 credits. Student will be responsible for performing 9 hours of service per week. Duties will include, but are not limited to: overseeing editorial team, managing the editorial and production calendar to ensure timely release of issues, individual meetings with genre editors to determine which pieces will be selected to be discussed by full team, managing the submission process in Submittable, planning/creating/posting social media content, and bringing strategic ideas to editorial team for consideration.

Student will gain knowledge of managing the creative and production logistics of an online literary journal.

Hippocampus Magazine

Online. 3 credits. Student will be responsible for performing 9 hours of service per week. Duties will include, but are not limited to, reading submissions and developing content to promote magazine issues, books, or press-sponsored events.

Student will gain knowledge of publishing and promoting a literary magazine and become familiar with small press practices.

Kinsman Quarterly Press

Online. 3 credits. Student will be responsible for performing 9 hours of service per week within 1 of 5 production departments: Editing, Journalism, Book Production & Design, Social Marketing, or Fundraising.

Students will learn industry-related skills in collaboration with a dynamic team, while empowering underrepresented voices from around the globe.

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Applicants interested in any of these positions should e-mail their completed application to Dr. David Hicks at david.hicks@wilkes.edu.

• The GA will continue to develop and supervise the peer mentoring program; organize looser but tangible peer mentoring opportunities; track sign ups and information for Honors Program activities, and ensure participation points for field trips are given for on-campus events and academic opportunities.
• They will manage social media presence and liaise with Marketing and Communications to ensure Honors student activities and achievements are shared, monitor and maintain presence on the Honors Buzz, Honors Instagram, Twitter, and FB accounts.
• The GA will also track and enter responses for admissions; monitor Slate; enter faculty responses on spreadsheets; send mailed decision letters to applicants; and follow up on missing application pieces with applicants.
• The GA will develop and supervise Alum connections to Honors Program, develop opportunities for structuring Honors alums’ invested participation in program; will primarily direct alum leadership and programming and liaise between alum (representing their interests), students, and program administration.
• The GA is also an ex officio member of Honors Program Advisory Council (HPAC) who attends Honors Program Advisory Meetings.

Interested candidates should contact Jennifer McLaughlin, the Assistant Director of the Honors & Scholars Program, at jennifer.mclaughlin1@wilkes.edu.

Graduate Assistant, Writing & Editing

Marketing Communications seeks a graduate assistant to support the department through research, writing and editing projects used across a variety of media. This role incorporates a variety of responsibilities that will prepare the successful candidate to succeed in future positions in writing, editing, marketing, public relations or communications.

The graduate assistant will:

• Conduct interviews and related research for articles, marketing copy, and other content
• Write and edit copy to suit the needs of a variety of target audiences
• Assist in the creation of marketing materials and assets, including print pieces, posters, press releases, articles, social media posts, scripts, etc.
• Develop their skills in editorial judgement, as well as the practical application of editorial style guides and editing standards, including Associated Press style
• Use project management systems, content management systems, and other software to support the creation and distribution of content across Wilkes media properties

Other administrative and office-related tasks may be assigned.

This position requires 15-20 hours per week of service.

The successful candidate must possess exceptional writing and editing skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to effectively multi-task and strong organizational and time management skills. Previous experience with writing in Associated Press style is a plus, but not required.

Interested applicants should forward the graduate assistant application, cover letter, at least three writing samples and resume to Brie Friedman, associate director of communications, at brie.friedman@wilkes.edu.

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Graduate Assistant, Events & Engagement

The events and engagement team seeks a graduate assistant to provide event coordination and support. This role incorporates a variety of responsibilities that will prepare the successful candidate to succeed in future positions in event planning and management in non-profit or corporate settings.

The graduate assistant will:

• Develop their skills in event planning and execution, as well as associated marketing and logistics tasks
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and fulfillment teams
• Gain experience in managing campus event-related systems including online event calendars
• Assist the team in completing work orders, event briefs and other related forms
• Serve as a primary point of contact for student and spirit-related campus events (e.g. Colonel Kickoff)

Other administrative and office-related tasks may be assigned.

The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and customer service skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to effectively multi-task and strong organizational and time management skills. Additionally, this role requires creative problem-solving skills and a team-oriented approach.

This position requires 15-20 hours per week of service as well as availability on some evenings and weekends to accommodate University event schedules.

Interested applicants should forward the graduate assistant application, cover letter and resume to Megan Pitts, director of university events and engagement, at megan.pitts@wilkes.edu.

The Office of Technology for Teaching and Learning is seeking a graduate assistant to help support the daily activities of the department. The selected Graduate Assistant would participate as an OTTL team member working alongside instructional designers to support faculty in their use of technology for teaching, assist in the course development process, and participate in the planning, support and delivery of training and professional development opportunities for faculty.

The role would be customized to the degree program in which the student is enrolled as well as his/her individual needs and that of the department. While the ideal candidate will be able to be on campus at least part of the time during business hours, the position can be modified for distance participation. This is a great opportunity for a teacher during the summer semester.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to complete daily support tickets
• Assist faculty in solving educational technology problems
• Assist in and support the design and development of online courses
• Identify and implement a special project that supports the strategic plan of the department as well as meets the needs of the student’s program outcomes
• Identify and recommend educational technology tools and create supporting use cases
• Participate in departmental professional development activities
• Identify evidence-based research on educational technology, distance teaching and learning, and related topics determined by upcoming workshop topics
• Utilize university and department tools and systems to communicate and demonstrate productivity

Requirements

• Must be able to quickly gain sufficient knowledge of the operations and function of the department
• Must be available during some portion of University business hours (M-F, 8:30-4:30) to consult with staff/faculty, participate in training, etc.
• Must be able to participate in occasional department meetings and/or other relevant team meetings
• Must have own up to date computer with high-speed internet access and webcam if working remotely
• Meet the Graduate Assistant Criteria as outlined on this page

Background, Skills and Competencies

• Preferred enrollment in MS in Education or EdD; Preferred majors include Instructional Technology Specialist, Online Teaching, or Instructional Media but will consider others who may have an ed tech background
  • Non-education graduate students may apply if they have prior education or teaching experience and possess the other background, skills and competencies. Please be sure these are indicated on your resume.
• Basic knowledge of any instructional design or teaching models/methods
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google applications or similar
• Prefer some experience with educational technology apps, tools or systems and some experience working in a learning management system

Interested candidates should follow the GA application process listed at the top of the page. Download the graduate assistant application and send your completed application and resume to Dr. Kristine Pruett at kristine.pruett@wilkes.edu. Questions about the position can be sent to the same person/address. Please indicate when you are available to start in your application materials.

The Wilkes University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) invites individuals to apply for a Graduate Assistant position with our office. SBDC graduate assistants work alongside full-time SBDC business consultants in assisting aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small business owners in our 5 county territory.

Graduate assistants will participate in client meetings, prepare industry, competitor and demographic research, edit business plans, prepare digital marketing assessments and develop financial projections. Graduate Assistants are also encouraged to participate in professional development programs. The position requires students to work 15 hours per week.

Applicants must have strong writing and communication skills, experience in research, and an understanding of financial projections.  

The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) are a nationally accredited program that provides educational training, business resources, and experienced no-cost, confidential consulting to small business owners and entrepreneurs. The Pennsylvania SBDC has a statewide network of 15 Centers external website and outreach locations to serve small businesses.

If interested, please complete a Graduate Assistant Application and send your resume to dorothy.lane@wilkes.edu or call 570-408-3336.

The position of Writing Center Graduate Assistant is designed to provide administrative support to the Writing Center Director, to the Writing Center’s Peer Consultants, and for faculty working in close relation with the Writing Center. The Graduate Assistant’s areas of responsibility and duties involve internal work (i.e., duties in regards to the Writing Center’s internal operations), and external work (i.e., duties pertaining to the Writing Center’s relations and cooperation with faculty and staff across the Wilkes University campus).  Experience with ELL instruction is especially desirable.

This position will serve as a professional and educational development experience for graduate students. To meet this expectation, the position of Writing Center Graduate Assistant will offer practical experience to those students pursuing continuing graduate studies or careers in the areas of: English literary studies; Creative Writing; professional writing and writing consultation; Education; Rhetoric and Composition studies; Communications; and continuing graduate studies or professional work in any field in which writing is of key significance.

Oversight and Performance Evaluation

The Writing Center Graduate Assistant is hired, supervised, mentored, evaluated, and rehired by the Writing Center Director, in cooperation with the English Program Chairperson, and other relevant administrative constituencies at Wilkes University.

Performance evaluations are to be conducted by the Writing Center Director at the end of each academic semester (mid-contract and end-of-contract).

Application Requirements

• Adherence to the requirements of the Wilkes University Criteria for Hiring and Rehiring Graduate Assistants
• Job Letter
• Resume or CV
• Enrollment as a full-time graduate student and maintaining a 3.0 or above GPA within, in addition to satisfactory degree progression towards completion of, one of Wilkes University’s graduate programs
• As per Wilkes University policies regarding Graduate Assistantships, completion of print and electronic versions of application materials
• As per Wilkes University policies regarding Graduate Assistantships, participation in an on-campus (or virtual) interview
• As per Wilkes University policies regarding Graduate Assistantships, submission of two letters of reference

Competencies

• Experience with and/or interest in the pedagogy and process of peer tutoring in writing, ideally as gained in the position of Writing Center Peer Consultant or related undergraduate and graduate studies
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction and/or ESL-student support; theoretical and applied Rhetoric and Composition; pedagogical theory and practice; theoretical and applied grammar; technical writing; professional writing; the supervision, training, and mentoring of undergraduate students
• The successful completion of advanced undergraduate courses in which writing is of key significance, regardless of the discipline
• High-level skills in the areas of: reading; writing; written and verbal communications; use of technology in support of reading, writing, revision, and research

Job Requirements

• An average total of 15 weeks of work per academic semester
• An average total of 9 hours per academic week, performing all related duties, including any online/virtual work duties
• An average of 2 hours per week, as a subset of the above 9 hours per week, performing writing consultation and/or administrative duties within the Writing Center, including online synchronous consultations
• An average of 1 hour per week, as a subset of the above 9 hours per week, dedicated to the monitoring of the Online Writing Center dashboard and completion of asynchronous reviews of OWC submissions
• Attendance at all Writing Center ENG 190 C bi-weekly training sessions, unless absence is approved by the Writing Center Director
• Active involvement in the ongoing professional training and development of undergraduate Writing Center Peer Consultants in ENG 190 C
• Active participation in the Writing Center Graduate Assistant’s own ongoing professional training and development, as designed and implemented—under the rubric of mentoring—by the Writing Center Director
• As per Wilkes University policies regarding Graduate Assistantships, review of mid-contract and end-of-contract evaluation materials

Responsibilities

• Reading the most recent Wilkes University Writing Center Training Manual and discussing the Writing Center’s pedagogical philosophy, work procedures, and professional ethics with the Writing Center Director prior to the beginning of the fall semester
• Assisting the Writing Center Director in the supervision and mentoring of undergraduate Writing Center Peer Consultants—while maintaining that the Writing Center Director be responsible for decisions regarding hiring, work policies and pedagogical practices, and termination of student employment
• Providing academic support for the undergraduate and graduate student clients of the Writing Center through in-person consultations, synchronous meetings, and asynchronous written feedback (in the Online Writing Center)
• Assisting the Writing Center Director in the development of campus-wide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous workshops on writing-related topics
• Leading campus-wide in-person and synchronous workshops on writing-related topics independently and in collaboration with the Writing Center Director and/or Writing Center Peer Consultants
• Assisting the Writing Center Director in faculty relations efforts (such as scheduling in-class visits to courses taught across the curriculum)
• Assisting the Writing Center Director in campus communications via messaging on Today@Wilkes, Instagram, and paper flyers
• Assisting the Writing Center Director in collecting Writing Center data and compiling administrative reports
• Working in collaboration with the Writing Center Director, Peer Consultants, and Wilkes University faculty in scholarly projects relating to Writing Center operations (including possible attendance and presentation at local, regional, national, and international scholarly conferences)

Compensation

• $11,000 total tuition remission + $4,000 stipend ($15,000 in total compensation)

Interested applicants should forward the graduate assistant application, cover letter, CV, and letters of recommendation to Dr. Sean J. Kelly, Writing Center Director, by July 16, 2025.