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Graduate Student Project Assistant Jobs in Maine

Student Success Advisor

Bangor, ME · On-site

$53K - $59K/yr

Co-Advise a cohort of students in collaboration with Faculty Advisors in select programs. * Assist ... Support for Graduate and Professional Programs * Support CSS programming during Welcome Weekend

Research Assistant

Orono, ME

$37K/yr

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... project, although the research assistant will perform duties pertaining to other grant funded ... The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and ...

Research Assistant

Orono, ME · On-site

$37K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... project, although the research assistant will perform duties pertaining to other grant funded ... The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and ...

$1.5K - $3.1K/wk

Serving a population of approximately 1000 undergraduate and 50 graduate students, we are one of ... Assistant Librarian: $6,288 - $7,658 * Anticipated pro-rated monthly hiring range based on hours ...

$1.5K - $3.1K/wk

Serving a population of approximately 1000 undergraduate and 50 graduate students, we are one of ... Assistant Librarian: $6,288 - $7,658 * Anticipated pro-rated monthly hiring range based on hours ...

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What is the difference between Graduate Student Project Assistant vs Research Intern?

AspectGraduate Student Project AssistantResearch Intern
Required CredentialsEnrolled graduate student, relevant courseworkUndergraduate or graduate student, relevant field of study
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research settings, university labsResearch labs, academic institutions, industry research centers
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research projects, academic departmentsResearch organizations, industry R&D, academic institutions
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic research rolesOften compared for internship opportunities in research

The Graduate Student Project Assistant typically works within academic or research settings, assisting with projects related to their field of study while enrolled in a graduate program. A Research Intern usually is an undergraduate or graduate student gaining research experience, often in industry or academic labs. Both roles involve research tasks, but the assistant position is more integrated into ongoing projects within a university, whereas the intern role may be more exploratory or temporary.

What cities in Maine are hiring for Graduate Student Project Assistant jobs?

Cities in Maine with the most Graduate Student Project Assistant job openings:

Student Success Advisor

Husson University

Bangor, ME • On-site

$53K - $59K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Salary: $53,728.03 - $59,000.00 Annually
Location : 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00968
Department: Cntr for Academic Services (2223)
Division: Staff
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Academic Year: No
Description
The Student Success Advisor will work within The Center for Student Success. The advisor initiates advising interventions with students using a developmental and intrusive advising model to support the development and academic success of Husson students. The advisor will work with students to develop goals, explore academic options, and provide supportive feedback to students while communicating expectations, and facilitating the utilization of campus support services.
Example of Duties
  • Serve as an Academic Advisor for a cohort of Husson students with a focus on undeclared students and students in their first years at Husson.
  • Co-Advise a cohort of students in collaboration with Faculty Advisors in select programs.
  • Assist with the development and facilitation of professional development workshops in the area of academic advising.
  • Utilize a variety of advising techniques and modalities to provide support to students in transition or encountering academic and personal challenges.
  • Collaborate with faculty and students to develop, implement, and monitor remediation plans appropriate to the graduation requirements and expectations of a variety of academic programs.
  • Keep accurate records and notes of student interactions and outcomes.
  • Provide clear and accurate explanations of university policy and academic expectations across a variety of departments and fields.
  • Develop and provide workshops to foster academic and personal development in areas such as academic reading, exam preparation, math and science competency, time-management, study skills, etc.
  • Provide academic coaching to students identified as needing additional support by faculty.
  • Teach in the Husson Experience course (HE 111) as needed.
  • Collaborate with academic advisors in all of the University's Schools/Colleges to coordinate student supports for at-risk students.
  • Follow institutional guidelines on FERPA and confidentiality.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Advisors will additionally have responsibility for aspects of specific programs and initiatives from the Center for student success, such as:
  • Undeclared students
  • Support for Student athletes
  • Support for Graduate and Professional Programs
  • Support CSS programming during Welcome Weekend
  • Provide direction for PAC (Peer Academic Coaching)
  • Intervention for students on Academic Probation
  • International Student Advising
  • Intercultural initiatives

Qualifications
Required level
A Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience with college level students or the equivalent in experience
Strength in student advocacy
Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willingness to broaden and deepen areas of expertise in supporting student populations.
Preferred level
A Master's degree with 3 or more years of progressively responsible experience in student advising/support/teaching at the college level
Demonstrated record of building positive relationships with and advocating for students from diverse backgrounds in an academic setting
Knowledge of current best practices in academic advising
Familiarity with nursing programs and students is a plus
Supplemental Information
HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
**Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.**
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