Graduate Assistants, 2022 - 2023 (Westfield Sta...


About Westfield State University:

In 1839, Horace Mann founded Westfield State University as the first public higher education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. Westfield State fosters intellectual curiosity, encourages critical thinking, inspires civic engagement, and promotes a global perspective. We are public teaching institution committed to offering quality programs in the liberal arts and sciences and complementing professional studies curricula where research is strongly encouraged, especially projects that involve undergraduates and/or community partners.

Westfield State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination, equal opportunity, diversity and affirmative action. The University is dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people including minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and other protected persons, or individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Westfield State is the most residential of the state universities in Massachusetts, with over 60% of our 5600 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The University is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts and offers a high quality of life. Hiking, canoeing, and ski areas are minutes away, the campus is just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Northampton and Amherst, and 1.5 hours from both Boston and Albany.


Job Description:

Graduate assistantships are open ONLY to those who are in the process of enrolling in a graduate degree program at the University OR have recently been accepted to a graduate program at the University.

Campus Title: Graduate Assistant
Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary
Hours per week: Varies depending upon position
Regular Days Off: Varies depending upon position
Supervision Received: Varies depending upon position
Salary: A stipend plus a tuition remission benefit, depending upon position
Salary Basis: Biweekly
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2022

The University offers a limited number of graduate assistantships to graduate students each year. Assistantships are highly competitive and are awarded to students with superior academic records who are matriculated in a graduate degree program.

To learn more about the graduate assistantship program [click here].


Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to conduct research quickly and accurately
• Positive attitude
• Additional qualifications may be required depending upon position

Requirements:

1. Must be matriculated in a Westfield State University graduate degree program*
2. Must be registered minimally for six (6) credits per semester
3. Must maintain good academic standing

*Applicants who have not yet been officially accepted into a graduate program may be considered only if they have a completed graduate application on file with the College of Graduate and Continuing Education.


Additional Information:

Graduate assistantships are temporary and will expire at the end of the academic year, contingent upon acceptable performance reviews and good academic standing in the interim.

Westfield State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (413) 572-8106.


Application Instructions:

An online application is required with the following attachments:

• Resume
• Personal statement

NOTES:
A. Three references are also required - space is provided on the application for this information.

B. When you apply there will be three forms to complete:

• MA Family Member Disclosure Form
• Classified Employment Application Form
• Graduate Assistantships List

Review of applications will begin immediately; applications will be accepted until June 6, 2022

Westfield State University provides equal access to employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, age, disability or veteran status in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.



To apply, visit https://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=147766&CNTRNO=10&TSTMP=0





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