Graduate Assistant Positions

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Job Title
Learning Center SI Supervisor (Bloomsburg)

Number of positions available
One 10-hour position IN PERSON ONLY

Location of GA Position
Bloomsburg

Semester(s)
Fall 2026

Responsibilities
This Graduate Assistant will be working as a supervisor to undergraduate Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders within the Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program. This individual will assist with training and supervision of SI leaders, observe and provide feedback to SI leaders on their performances, coordinate and maintain program assessment, and stay current in best practices of SI.

Requirements
• Final undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Ability to work in an environment with minimal supervision
• A strong ability to multitask and effectively communicate with employees as well as clients
• Works successfully in a collaborative environment
• Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access etc.) and ability to adapt to new technology
• Preferred: Experience working in an area of academic support- tutoring, study groups, etc.

Supervisor Contact Info
Karen Hamman
khamman@commonwealthu.edu
5703895179

Department/Office
Learning Center, Bloomsburg

Job Title: Leadership Program Graduate Assistant

Number of positions available: 1

Location of GA Position: Bloomsburg

Semester(s): Fall 2026

Responsibilities
The Leadership Program Graduate Assistant works with the Office of Alumni and Professional Engagement to coordinate social, educational, and professional development program events and activities for students participating in the Bent Leadership Boot Camp and Mentoring program.

Requirements
• Enrolled in Graduate program at Commonwealth University
• Experience in a leadership role as an undergraduate student
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Supervisor Contact Info
Nathan Conroy
nconroy@commonwealthu.edu
570-389-4215

Department/Office
Alumni and Professional Engagement

Job Title: Academic Technology and Support Assistant

Number of positions available: 1

Location of GA Position: Bloomsburg

Semester(s): Fall 2026

Responsibilities
Academic Technology and Support assistants will provide in-classroom support, classroom technology guidance and training, and facilitation support for multimodal learning in local classrooms. The instructional technology assistant will work with the Director of Commonwealth Academic Technology and Support to provide excellent support for classroom technology for multimodal teaching and learning, including but not limited to hands on assistance in classrooms, creation of training resources and materials, and coordination of support with CATS Support team.

Requirements
• Experience or interest in classroom instructional technology
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with e-learning design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Express, Canva, Articulate, PowerPoint, Camtasia, or similar
• Location flexible: work requires on-campus presence as well as remote capabilities
• Previous teaching experience preferred but not required

Supervisor Contact Info
Chaya Merrell
cmerrell@commonwealthu.edu
5703895235

Department/Office
Academic Technology and Support

Job Title
Office of Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Assistant

Number of positions available
1

Location of GA Position
Lock Haven

Semester(s)
Fall 2026

Responsibilities

• Group Information Session Presentation and Tours: Provide a daily group information session to prospective audiences during their campus visit.
• Prospective Student Bus Trip Management: As needed, help manage the bus trip events from prospective high schools.
• Major Showcase Day Event Logistics: Provide a unique visitor experience to prospective students showcasing an academic department on campus, resources available, and student outcomes.
• Content Development: Help document and curate content to be used in marketing collateral.
• Social Media Communications Support: Help support social media marketing initiatives, including, but not limited to:
  • Instagram Profile
  • Instagram Story
  • Facebook Groups
  • Facebook Messenger
  • Snapchat
  • Tiktok
  • ZeeMee
• Tour Guide Staff Coordination: Help manage the Lock Haven Tour Guide team. Responsibilities to include:
  • Coordinating schedules
  • Aiding in Tour Guide training
  • Communicating new campus and office-related information to the Tour Guides
• Aid in the daily operations of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions: Help perform vital customer service responsibilities, including, but not limited to:
  • Answering phones
  • Responding to emails
  • Helping at the front desk
  • Speaking with walk-ins
• Will become proficient at using our student information system, CRM database, shared office calendar, and project management tool.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Assist recruitment staff with special projects, including collaborating with other team members, learning to multitask, and prioritize multiple projects.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong organizational and multi-tasking skills for meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate mindfulness and awareness of diverse populations.
• Willingness to learn various software platforms.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Communicate effectively to an audience of various sizes
• Must have positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish rapport with students.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of a team.

Supervisor Contact Info
Lindsey Mays
lmays@commonwealthu.edu
570-484-2109

Department/Office
Admissions

Job Title
Women's Soccer Graduate Assistant - Lock Haven

Number of positions available
1

Location of GA Position
Lock Haven

Semester(s)
Fall 2026

Responsibilities
The Women's Soccer Graduate Assistant at Lock Haven is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with the management, development, and implementation of all aspects of an NCAA program including but not limited to: budgeting, fundraising, planning, evaluating, organizing, scheduling, recruiting, skill instruction, student-athlete development, academic support, and game plan development.

Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Admission to Commonwealth University graduate program
Hold valid driver’s license and pass van training that is provided by the university
Effective organization/administrative skills and computer knowledge
Strong interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Supervisor Contact Info
Jesse Urquhart
Jurquhart@lockhaven.edu
570.484.2459

Department/Office
Lock Haven Athletics/ TFH 216

Job Title
New Student Orientation/ Student Success Graduate Assistant

Number of positions available
2

Location of GA Position
Lock Haven

Semester(s)
Summer 2026

Responsibilities
- The individual fulfilling this assistantship with work with the staff in the Student Success Center, as well as
other University staff, faculty, students, and administrators to help support retention efforts and initiatives
focused on improving student engagement, student success, and student retention. The individual fulfilling this
role will be responsible for the support of undergraduate Student Orientation Leaders. This includes assisting
with the selection, training, and development of the student orientation leaders, both professionally and
personally. This GA is also responsible for providing support and leadership within the logistical operations
related to all orientation events throughout the year that fall under the Office of Student Success. In addition, the
individual in this role will play a key role in the planning and execution of a variety of initiatives geared
towards building a stronger relationship between the university and the new students’ parents/supporters.

Requirements
Must be accepted into a graduate program at Commonwealth University with a GPA of 3.0 or higher at
the time of application for the position. Must maintain a 3.0 each semester to remain in the position.
• Ability to work an average of 10 per week. However, some periods will require greater staffing demands
(such as training, orientation, Welcome Week, and special events).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
• Highly interested in working with first-year students and/or student leaders.
• Demonstrate a strong and ongoing willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and administrators of the
University.
• Possess strong character, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills (e.g., friendly,
reliable, trustworthy, dependable, effective, punctual, cooperative, focused).
• Preferred skills include demonstrated experience in leadership roles and event planning.
• Commitment to maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Supervisor Contact Info
Brenden Graulau
bag3741@commonwealthu.edu
570-484-2379

Department/Office
Student Success/ Orientation

Job Title: Academic Technology and Support Assistant

Number of positions available: 1

Location of GA Position: Lock Haven

Semester(s): Fall 2026

Responsibilities
Academic Technology and Support assistants will provide in-classroom support, classroom technology guidance and training, and facilitation support for multimodal learning in local classrooms. The instructional technology assistant will work with the Director of Commonwealth Academic Technology and Support to provide excellent support for classroom technology for multimodal teaching and learning, including but not limited to hands on assistance in classrooms, creation of training resources and materials, and coordination of support with CATS Support team.

Requirements
• Experience or interest in classroom instructional technology
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with e-learning design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Express, Canva, Articulate, PowerPoint, Camtasia, or similar
• Location flexible: work requires on-campus presence as well as remote capabilities
• Previous teaching experience preferred but not required

Supervisor Contact Info
Chaya Merrell
cmerrell@commonwealthu.edu
5703895235

Department/Office
Academic Technology and Support

Job Title: Graduate Assistant for Student Success & Orientation

Number of positions available: 1

Location of GA Position: Mansfield

Semester(s): Summer 2026, Fall 2026

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of Orientation Leader training focusing on team building, diversity and communication.
• Assist with recruitment, selection and evaluation of Mansfield Orientation Leaders.
• Assist with preparations of Orientation events, including, but not limited to: Student Orientation Leader supervision, day-of activities and Mountie Days (August).
• Assist with marketing efforts and the administration of social media outlets and online systems, which may include Facebook, Instagram and Commonwealth online orientation initiatives.
• Provide select Orientation presentations to Supporters at Orientation.
• In coordination with GA Supervisors, Admissions, and Marketing & Communications, create and update New Student Orientation videos/resources/website content for new/incoming Mansfield students and supporters.
• Attend weekly staff meeting with professional and student staff. Attend other meetings as deemed appropriate by the Director.
• Meet with students as assigned by the Student Success Specialists.
• Assist with outreach efforts including: early alert interventions, mid-term grades, registration, and other special projects.
• Assist with the implementation, coordination, and record keeping for the PASS Program, and other office initiatives with guidance and directions from the Student Success Specialists and Associate Director.

Requirements

• Good academic standing within a Commonwealth graduate program or recently accepted with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Strong communication skills. Presentation experience helpful
• Strong knowledge base of campus on which they are working
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work 10 hrs./week, however, some periods will required greater staffing demands (training, special events and scheduled Orientation days
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrate a strong and ongoing willingness to take initiative
• Understand the importance of confidentiality (required to sign a confidentiality agreement)
• Must be in good social standing (no judicial sanctions)
• Demonstrate good character and judgment at all times.
• Must be punctual, dependable, friendly and focused

Supervisor Contact Information
Trinity Werstler
tjw4784@commonwealthu.edu
570-662-4684

Department/Office: Student Success & Orientation

Job Title: Academic Technology and Support Assistant

Number of positions available: 1

Location of GA Position: Mansfield

Semester(s): Fall 2026

Responsibilities
Academic Technology and Support assistants will provide in-classroom support, classroom technology guidance and training, and facilitation support for multimodal learning in local classrooms. The instructional technology assistant will work with the Director of Commonwealth Academic Technology and Support to provide excellent support for classroom technology for multimodal teaching and learning, including but not limited to hands on assistance in classrooms, creation of training resources and materials, and coordination of support with CATS Support team.

Requirements
• Experience or interest in classroom instructional technology
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with e-learning design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Express, Canva, Articulate, PowerPoint, Camtasia, or similar
• Location flexible: work requires on-campus presence as well as remote capabilities
• Previous teaching experience preferred but not required

Supervisor Contact Info
Chaya Merrell
cmerrell@commonwealthu.edu
5703895235

Department/Office
Academic Technology and Support

Job Title: Mansfield Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

Number of positions available: 1

Location of GA Position: Mansfield

Semester(s): Fall 2026

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of promoting and publicizing the University’s athletic programs.
• Serve as an office lead for traditional athletic communication (sports information) duties and act as a direct sport/media contact for select sport(s).
• Assist with management of social media platforms and assistant with management of official athletics’ website.
• Serve as official statistician for home events. Assist with coordination of official statistical databases.
• Creation of written content in various forms.
• Manage Creative Services including photography and videography, and the PSAC Network mandates. Serve as broadcast liaison.
• Assist with and manage creation of graphic design in various forms.
• Support alumni outreach and fundraising efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in – related field - Journalism, Mass Communications/Media, Communication Studies, Marketing, Business, Visual Arts, Multimedia, Athletic/Sports Administration, and/or Sports Studies.
• Accepted into the Commonwealth University and in good academic standing.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage/prioritize multiple deadlines in fast-pace and competitive environment.
• Ability to work both independently, and collaboratively as a team.
• Preferred experience working in athletic communications with a basic knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Experience keeping statistics with STATCREW, NCAA (Genius) Live Stats, and/or related programs.
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics.
• Demonstrated graphic design experience with proficiency in Adobe Photoshop/InDesign and various graphic design platforms, and/or tools.
• Experience in photography and videography, and editing.
• Documented experience writing game recaps, features stories, etc.
• Broadcast and video streaming experience (Preferred: Experience with Production Truck, and/or similar tool/service).
• Demonstrated experience with social media management and strategy.
• Experience with web content management and editing (Example: SIDEARM Sports).

Supervisor Contact Info
Drew Patrick
dpatrick@mansfield.edu
570-662-4846

Department/Office
Decker Gym 117

• Graduate Assistantships are open to all regularly admitted students pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are a varying number of assistantships available with each graduate program and in particular departments/offices across the University. Positions are awarded by the Assistant Vice President and Dean of Graduate Studies and Research upon the recommendation of the Graduate Program Coordinators or GA supervisors.
• Students are granted assistantships for one semester at a time. The appointment and continuation of an assistantship will depend upon good academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 prior to appointment and in each semester of appointment), favorable evaluation by the faculty supervising the assistantship and recommendation of the Graduate Program Coordinator. Graduate students who have an assistantship in one program/office are not eligible for an assistantship in a second program/office.
• CU assistantships are half-time (20 hours per week), quarter-time (10 hours per week), or eighth-time (5 hours per week). Students are required to work 15 weeks in the Fall and Spring semesters, and 12 weeks in the Summer semester. Eighth-time and quarter-time assistants must carry a minimum of nine (9) credits of graduate coursework and half time GA’s are required to carry a minimum of six (6). Both quarter and half-time assistantships provide a six (6) credit tuition waiver per semester and eighth-time assistantships provide a three (3) credit tuition waiver [non PA residents pay out-of-state tuition and fees]. The waiver does not include undergraduate prerequisite courses, activity fees, health fees, student union fees, recreational fees, or any other charges incurred.

Some federal fellowships may be offered in selected fields of study, so program coordinators should be contacted regarding availability. In addition, the PHEAA Loan Program is available, as well as student work-study.

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