Graduate Student Assistant Jobs in Worcester, MA

Regis College Campus - Weston, MA 02493

Position Type Internship

The Graduate Internship within Undergraduate Admission is a 12-month, 30-hour/week position that promotes developmental and professional learning while pursuing a graduate degree. Serving as a member of the Undergraduate Admission team, the Graduate Intern will work with the leadership within Undergraduate Admission to support on-campus recruitment for first-year and transfer students considering Regis College.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a member of UG Admission Office, attending weekly staff meetings and providing updates on assigned projects.
• Serve as counselor of the day and conduct on-campus information sessions. This is often a daily responsibility during fall travel season. This may also include giving tours when student tour guides are not available.
• Assist with the management and mentorship of the Pride Guide program.
• Assist with GPA recalculations for applicants to assist the counselors with their reading territories.
• Assist with recruitment travel on a limited basis when travel conflicts arise.
• Act as a liaison to various campus offices, especially to support major recruitment events including open houses and yield events.

Inclement Weather and Emergency Closure On-Call Team

• Member of the Inclement Weather and Emergency Closure On-Call Team responsible for providing on-campus support for Library operations and residential students during campus closure.
• Support Admission weekend and evening programming and serve as point of contact for residential Pride Guide staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, as well as admission to one of Regis College's graduate programs.
• Ability to uphold the University's commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interest/Experience in higher education, leadership development, and event management.
• Occasional evening and weekend work in relation to college fairs and on-campus events is required.

Stipend & Benefits

• $5,000 stipend (paid over 12 months).
• Free room and full meal plan.
• Tuition remission for two (2) eligible Regis graduate courses/semester, with a maximum of six graduate courses (18 credits) per academic year.
• The following campus-based programs are eligible for tuition remission:
• 60 credits of MA in Counseling (24 credits are not covered by tuition remission. The supervised field experience must be completed after the graduate intern role is complete.)
• 33 credits of MS in Regulatory and Clinical Research Management
• 30 credits of MS in Digital Marketing and Communications
• 36 credits of Accelerated MBA program
• The following fully online programs qualify for tuition remission on a space-available basis:
• 33 credits of MS in Health Administration
• 42 credits of Master of Public Health (6 credits are not covered by tuition remission)
• 30 credits of Master of Social Work.
• Courses in Graduate Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Speech Language Pathology, and Doctor of Education programs are not eligible for tuition remission.
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible schedule

NOTE: This is a 12-month position, with the opportunity to continue the position for one additional 12-month term (24-month maximum).

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Normal office environment, not subject to extreme variations of temperature, noise, odors, etc.
• Requires travel to local and national locations.
• Requires work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.
• May require lifting and carrying of recruiting materials.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran's status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.