What is the Graduate Assistantship Program?
Graduate Assistantships (“GAships”) are paid, part-time positions, open to Penn GSE Master’s students. The GA Program is managed by Penn GSE Career Services. Most GAships are one-year appointments running through the Fall and Spring semesters, in accordance with the Penn GSE academic calendar.
Quick Facts:
- Most recently, about 89% of GAships were based at Penn, with the majority (25%) at Penn GSE, Penn Law (10%), and Wharton (9%); other GAship locations included Swarthmore College, The Curtis Institute of Music, and St. Joe’s University among others.
- GAships typically offer 15–20 hours per week on average (20 hours per week maximum),and flexible scheduling.
- GA funding is provided by the GA-hosting organization, institution, or department; average pay ranges between $18–$25 per hour (approx. $12k–$15k per year); students working for GSE directly are paid $23.00 per hour, and salaries/stipends may not fall below federal minimum wage.
How can I participate and find a GA for next year?
- Email Christa Hunter at cjhunter@upenn.edu for more information or to be added to our distribution list!
- Submit a GA Opportunity Description (see examples in our listings), if this is your first time we can create a login for you which will enable you to do so. Opportunities are continually published to our webpage on a rolling basis.
- Interview admitted M.S.Ed. (Higher Education program only) students remotely beginning March 3rd through March 25th. Interviewing and hiring opens to all M.S.Ed. students on March 26th.
- Hiring continues on a rolling basis until filled, please share new hire information and keep us informed about your opportunity status.
That’s it! Onboard your new GA as with any part-time hire.