Assistantship and Hourly Opportunities

UMass Amherst is dedicated to providing as many opportunities for on-campus employment as possible to our graduate students. 

Below are open employment opportunities for graduate students. 

Positions listed may be either GEO eligible positions (assistantships) or non-GEO eligible positions (such as hourly employment). Please read the job posting carefully. 

Note that assistantships of 10 hours or more per week are only available to students who are eligible for tuition waivers. If you are unsure if you qualify for this benefit, please contact your graduate program director. 

Additional hourly employment positions can be found here. 

Faculty and staff may use the On-Campus Graduate Assistant Vacancy Notice form to post an open graduate assistantship on this page. 

The office of advising in the Commonwealth Honors College is looking to hire a graduate student for the position of Academic Advising Graduate Assistant

  • The position dates: Academic Year 2026-2027 (8/31/26 - 5/29/2027)
  • Hours per week: 20hrs/week
  • Dollar per hour rate: $41.24
  • This is a GEO benefit eligible position. The applicant must confirm with their home academic department that they are eligible to receive tuition remission via an assistantship before applying. 

  • Job description: 

    Advise Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) students on topics related to Honors college requirements, academic resources, research and Honors theses, and CHC opportunities and events. Record accurate advising notes in students’ record. Attend Advising Unit staff meetings and all-College meetings and retreats. Read all Advising Unit meeting minutes and stay abreast of policy and procedural changes. Participate in outreach projects for groups of students to determine progress towards completion of requirements and follow up with students as needed. Participate in all advising-related programming for CHC. Facilitate group or individual advising sessions with new students to introduce CHC requirements, processes, and procedures. Assist in the maintenance and development of group advising content. Assist in data analysis and program assessment.

  • Experience Required: Prior experience as a teacher, mentor or advisor in a college or university setting. Excellent interpersonal & written communication skills. Computer literacy. Ability to learn, track and clearly explain detailed academic information. 

  • To apply for the position:

    Please email Cody Olson [email protected] with a resume/CV and a brief 1–2 paragraph statement outlining your interest in this position. In your statement, describe why you are interested and how this role connects to your future academic or professional goals.

    Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates selected to advance in our hiring process will be invited to participate in virtual interviews in May and June.

    Applications submitted by May 17 will receive priority review. Materials received after that date may be considered based on need or as capacity allows.

  • The position is a graduate assistantship in the form of an internship and is open to any qualified graduate student interested in education, higher education, student affairs, academic affairs, or advising. 

On Campus Graduate Assistantship Vacancy Notice
 

Type of Appointment: Teaching Assistant (TA)

Dates of Appointment: 9/6/2026 to 5/29/2027
Hours/wk: 20
Stipend: $41.24/hour
Application deadline: Friday, May 29th
 

Job Description:
The Judaic Studies Teaching Assistant will provide course assistance to Judaic 101 ("The Jewish Experience: From Ancient to Medieval Times") and Judaic 102 ("The Jewish Experience: From Medieval to Modern Times). These are Gen Ed courses, each enrolling approximately 50 students per semester. Candidates for this TA position will be expected to attend all meetings of the classes to which they are assigned.
 

Experience Required:
The ideal candidate will have some background in Jewish history and culture, as well as some knowledge of the Hebrew language, although neither is required. A broad background in history, literature, and/or anthropology or related disciplines is desirable. Previous ability to use Canvas, including managing its grading components, is desirable and will be expected once the Fall semester begins.

How to Apply:
To apply, please send a letter detailing your interest and background, along with a CV that includes two academic references, to Rachel Diana at [email protected], as soon as possible and in no case later than Friday, May 29th.

NOTE: Applicants must confirm with their home academic department before applying that they are eligible to receive assistantships that provide tuition waivers. 
Department Name: Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies
Email contact: [email protected] (Rachel Diana, Department Administrator and Office
Manager)