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Graduate assistantships (“GAships”) are funded, part-time opportunities at the University of Pennsylvania and other participating institutions of higher education for Penn GSE students. These positions typically entail 15–20 hours of work per week, and compensation, hours, and locations vary; students do not earn course credit for GAships.
All full-time students in the Higher Education M.S.Ed. program are especially encouraged to seek GAships, and typically do so upon admission every Spring. GAships are not required, nor guaranteed.
New and continuing Penn GSE students from other programs are welcome to apply as well.
Please see below for the current listing of GA opportunities. Positions are open until filled unless otherwise stated. Please see listings for instructions on how to inquire/apply.
Student Opportunities
Office of Student Engagement
$0.00/hr, In-Person
Graduate Assistant for Student Activities and Leadership at Swarthmore College collaborates with students, faculty, and staff in developing extracurricular experiences that foster a
Contact: rweintr1@swarthmore.edu
Office of Student Affairs - Division of University Life
$20.00/hr, In-Person
The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is the University’s primary resource for all undergraduate student life.
Contact: marencog@upenn.edu
Student Life ~ Division of Student Affairs ~ Live in Role
$0.00/month, In-Person
Two Positions Available ~ Off Campus Housing & Meals provided: The Swarthmore College Office of Student Life, through the Associate Dean/Director of Case Management/Director Inclusive
Contact: mray2@swarthmore.edu
Undergraduate Admissions
$28.00/hr, Hybrid
The Undergraduate Office of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania (UGAO) seeks an Impact Analyst to assess the effectiveness of the College App Classroom.
Contact: paullr@upenn.edu
Wharton Undergraduate Division
$12000.00, In-Person
The Wharton Undergraduate Division Student Development Graduate Associate reports to the Associate Director of Student Development and Orientation within the Wharton Undergraduate Division. Th
Contact: lisapod@wharton.upenn.edu
| Job ID | Last Updated | Position Title Sort descending | Department | Location | Position Type | Position Length | Modality | Pay Type | Pay Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Graduate Assistant for First Year Experience and Student Activities | Office of Student Engagement | Swarthmore College | Graduate Assistantship | Academic Year (Fall - Spring) | In-Person | Hourly Wage | $0.00 | |
| 48 | Graduate Assistant | Office of Student Affairs - Division of University Life | University of Pennsylvania | Graduate Assistantship | Academic Year (Fall - Spring) | In-Person | Hourly Wage | $20.00 | |
| 42 | Graduate Assistant for Student Life | Student Life ~ Division of Student Affairs ~ Live in Role | Swarthmore College | Graduate Assistantship | Academic Year (Fall - Spring) | In-Person | Monthly Stipend | $0.00 | |
| 142 | Program Impact Analyst | Undergraduate Admissions | University of Pennsylvania | Graduate Assistantship | Academic Year (Fall - Spring), Summer | Hybrid | Hourly Wage | $28.00 | |
| 35 | Student Development Graduate Associate | Wharton Undergraduate Division | Wharton School of Business | Graduate Assistantship | Academic Year (Fall - Spring) | In-Person | Salaried | $12000.00 |
Why GAships?
- Professional experience: Build your resume or CV while gaining applied postsecondary experience in one of many roles at Penn or other participating institutions of higher education.
- Financial support: Most GAships are hourly paid, with total compensation for Fall and Spring term GAships (30-week academic year) typically ranging between $12,000 and $15,000.
Who is eligible to apply for GAships?
- If you’re an admitted M.S.Ed. student in the Higher Education M.S.Ed. Program, you can begin to inquire and request to interview/apply for positions directly as soon as you are admitted in March. You do not have to commit to attending Penn GSE to apply for GAships, but you do have to commit to attend Penn GSE before accepting a GA offer.
- Incoming Penn GSE students in programs other than the Higher Education M.S.Ed. can apply for open GAships beginning March 27th.
- GAships are open to domestic and international students. International students must verify eligibility with their academic advisor and ISSS before applying to GAships outside the University of Pennsylvania.
- TIMELINE: Student GA Opportunities
Date Event Early March
Penn GSE MSEd admissions decisions released
Early March - March 30
Remote Interview & Hiring Period (Higher Education MSEd Student Only)
- Admitted students may apply to available positions posted on the Student GA Opportunities page.
- Supervisors may conduct interviews with Higher Education MSEd Students only.
- Interviews conducted remotely, please see "how to apply" sections of GA position descriptions.
- Offers will be made directly to candidates.
- A student may only accept one offer at a time, and may only do so officially after committing to Penn GSE (i.e., after officially accepting your offer of admission).
After March 30
Open Hiring Period
- All newly admitted and continuing Penn GSE students are eligible to apply for GA opportunities.
- Offers may be made directly to candidates.
- Students may only accept one GA offer at a time, and may only do so officially committing to Penn GSE (accepting offers of admission).
April 15 National Council of Graduate Schools common commitment deadline
- Many students and graduate programs use this date to finalize program decisions. Note that admission offers and GA hiring may continue on a rolling basis after this date; please be in touch with GSE Admissions or your program if you have questions.
Late August
Fall New Student Orientation
- Exact Dates TBD; official hiring and onboarding may begin remotely over the Summer (or upon arrival for international students).
Resources
Additional Opportunities
- Workday@Penn - (PennKey login required)
- College Houses & Academic Services
Important Links
- GA Program Info Sheet
- GA Policy Guidelines
- Personal Information Form - (for positions within Penn GSE only)