Honors & Scholars

Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement 

Reports To: Emily Creery, Program Coordinator (emily.creery@uni.edu)

Semesters of Employment Available: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

General Terms of Employment: 

• For the Fall semester, 20 hours per week, beginning August 24, 2026, and ending December 18, 2026
• For the Spring semester, 20 hours per week, beginning January 19, 2027, and ending May 14, 2027

Compensation: 

• Graduate Assistantship stipend is $6,365 for full-time (20 hours per week) per semester. Pay is biweekly and stipend is prorated depending on start date.
• Graduate Assistants and their spouses may qualify for in-state tuition. Spouses must submit marriage certificate to gradcollege@uni.edu.
• Graduate Assistants may receive University holidays and do not work during the interims between semesters.
• For more information regarding Graduate Assistantship procedures review https://grad.uni.edu/faq-grad-assistantship-tuition-scholarship.

Primary Responsibilities:

As the Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement, you will have the opportunity to join a small yet mighty team that cares deeply about student development, holistic advising, experiential learning, and providing a space for our brightest students to excel on campus and beyond.

• Design and implement co-curricular and extracurricular experiences that promote student engagement and a strong sense of belonging within the Honors & Scholars Programs
• Co-facilitate monthly Legacy Scholars seminars and provide individualized advising to support students' post-baccalaureate goals
• Represent the Honors & Scholars Programs at recruitment and outreach events
• Mentor and support Honors & Scholars Ambassadors by coordinating community-building activities, co-leading meetings, and fostering leadership development
• Manage marketing and communication efforts, including social media content, newsletters, interactive student lounge materials, and creative bulletin board displays

General Qualifications: 

• Must be a full-time (enrolled in at least 9 eligible credits), degree-seeking student in a UNI's graduate program. Online students able to commute to campus are eligible for assistantships.
• Be regularly admitted without provisions to degree status in a graduate degree program
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. First semester graduate students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75
• Have an official transcript on file and be fully declared in their graduate major before the start of the assignment
• Must meet and complete I-9 eligibility to work in the United States
• Must complete UNI’s mandatory employee training timely
• See detailed eligibility on https://grad.uni.edu/faq-grad-assistantship-tuition-scholarship

Preferred Qualifications: 

Preference will be given to applicants who exhibit strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in written and oral communication, as well as time management and organizational abilities. A successful candidate will also have the ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively.

Application Process and Deadline: 

To apply, submit the Assistantship application form. Please also email a resume, cover letter, and three references (name, position, and contact information). The contact receiving your submission is Emily Creery (emily.creery@uni.edu). 

Applications received by March 23, 2026, will be given full consideration.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by federal and/or state law.