- Welcome Students
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
| Job ID | Last Updated Sort ascending | Position Title | Department | Location | Position Type | Position Length | Modality | Pay Type | Pay Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Graduate Assistant | Public Sector Careers and Government Programs | Penn Carey Law | Graduate Assistantship | Academic Year (Fall - Spring) | In-Person | Hourly Wage | $23.00 | |
| 34 | Graduate Assistant | Wharton Online | Wharton School of Business | Graduate Assistantship | Academic Year (Fall - Spring) | Hybrid | Hourly Wage | $25.00 | |
| 37 | Graduate Student Life Manager | Office of Residence Life | Saint Joseph's University | Graduate Assistantship | Fall, Spring, Summer | In-Person | Hourly Wage | $15.00 | |
| 54 | Dean’s Office Graduate Assistant | Office of the Dean | Penn Carey Law School | Graduate Assistantship | Academic Year (Fall - Spring) | In-Person | Hourly Wage | $23.00 | |
| 53 | BSD Communications & Marketing Assistantship | Business Services Division | Business Services Office - 3401 Walnut Street, Suite 440A | Graduate Assistantship | Academic Year (Fall - Spring) | In-Person | Hourly Wage | $20.00 | |
| 5 | E&I Graduate Assistant | Office of Equity and Inclusion | Penn Carey Law | Graduate Assistantship | Academic Year (Fall - Spring) | Hybrid | Hourly Wage | $23.00 | |
| 50 | VPSE Grad Assistant/Program Assistant | Division of the Vice Provost for Student Engagement (VPSE) | Penn's VPSE | Graduate Assistantship | Academic Year (Fall - Spring), Fall | Hybrid | Hourly Wage | $24.00 | |
| 51 | Legal Education Programs Intern | Legal Education Programs | University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School | Graduate Assistantship | Fall, Spring, Summer | Hybrid | Hourly Wage | $23.00 | |
| 18 | Graduate Assistant for Social Justice Education Programing | Civic House | University of Pennsylvania | Graduate Assistantship | Academic Year (Fall - Spring) | Hybrid | Hourly Wage | $20.00 | |
| 46 | Financial Wellness Graduate Coordinator | PennCAP | University of Pennsylvania | Graduate Assistantship | Academic Year (Fall - Spring) | In-Person | Hourly Wage | $23.00 |
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 GAhips (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 GAshps, but you do have to commit to attend Penn GSE before accepting a GA offer.
- New or continuing Penn GSE students in any other program can apply for open GAships after April 15.
- 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: Early Match for Higher Education M.S.Ed. Program
Students already enrolled in the Higher Education Master’s Program Date Event Before March 1st
Please submit a new or updated GA description if you plan to participate in the Spring “early match” process.
March 1–25
Admissions notifications sent to incoming Penn GSE students; GAship opportunities shared with Higher Education M.S.Ed. students. Beginning of remote GA inquiry/interview period.
March 25
“Early match” hiring preferences survey e-mailed direclty to students and supervisors.
August 26
Fall New Student Orientation and classes begin at GSE (exact dates TBA).
- TIMELINE: Penn GSE Students in Other Programs
Students looking to apply for a GAship can apply. Date Event April 1
Beginning of early GA matching/hiring; prospective student GA offers managed through GA Program.
April 15
Beginning of “open” hiring period; GA supervisors and students continue to interview and apply on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Offers can be given and accepted directly.
August 26
Fall New Student Orientation and classes begin at GSE (exact dates TBA).
Resources
Important Links
- GA Program Info Sheet
- GA Policy Guidelines
- Personal Information Form - (for positions within Penn GSE only)