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. 

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. 

Type of Appointment: Project Assistant (open only to students who are eligible for GEO tuition waiver benefits)

Deadline:  Priority Deadline May 5, 2025 

Job Description (No Clerical duties permitted): 
A Graduate Assistant is being sought to support Education & Development initiatives in the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Applications accompanied by a cover letter and CV/resume will be reviewed starting May 5th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. For more information and to apply see below. 


Education and Development Graduate Assistant 
This Graduate Assistant will work closely with the Senior Director of Education & Development and Education Coordinator, as well as other student employees in the Office of Equity & Inclusion, to support whole-community education on topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging at UMass Amherst. This position will require substantial content knowledge on DEIJB topics, as well as experience crafting and delivering engaging, differentiated instruction on complex concepts to a variety of audiences, both in-person and online. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, an ideological orientation toward restorative and growth mindsets, working knowledge of evidence-informed and culturally-responsive educational pedagogy, and demonstrated success working both independently and collaboratively toward shared goals within a team environment. Some experience with basic graphic design (Canva, Google Suite), data collection/analysis, and/or social media engagement is preferred, but not required. 

Experience Required: 

-    Substantial content knowledge on DEI topics
-    Experience crafting and delivering instruction on complex concepts to variety of audiences
-    Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
-    Working knowledge of evidence-informed and culturally-responsive educational pedagogy
-    Demonstrated success working both independently and collaboratively toward shared goals within a team environment
-    Some experience with basic graphic design and social media engagement is preferred

Additional Information:     
This position will pay the GEO minimum salary for 10 hours per week. The ideal start date for this position is July 1, 2025 in a remote capacity, with hybrid work continuing throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. 

Dates of Appointment: From 7/1/2025  To  5/23/2025 

Hours/Wk: 10 hrs/wk 

How to  Apply: All application materials (cover letter and CV/resume) should be submitted through this form.

Dept. Name: Office of Equity & Inclusion 

Contact Person: Cas Rego-Martin 

E-Mail contact: cfmartin@umass.edu

Bldg. Address: Whitmore 309 

Phone: 413-545-6159 

Position Overview:

The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) will support a faculty-led research project examining the political identity development of college students. This project explores how college environments, peer networks, and personal experiences shape students' political beliefs, affiliations, and expressions. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with qualitative data analysis of student interview transcripts using established coding frameworks and thematic analysis techniques.
  • Collaborate on drafting results sections and synthesizing findings for academic manuscripts and presentations.
  • Contribute to the writing of scholarly publications; opportunities for authorship will be offered in consultation with the Principal Investigator (PI).
  • Participate in regular research meetings and contribute to discussions on interpretation, theory, and implications.

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in a doctoral program in Education, Sociology, Political Science, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated interest in political identity, college student development, or related areas.
  • Experience with qualitative research methods, including coding, thematic analysis, and familiarity with software such as NVivo or Dedoose.
  • Strong writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working on qualitative research teams.
  • Familiarity with literature on political identity formation and/or college student identity development

Time Commitment & Compensation:

The position will require approximately 10 hours per week and will pay the GEO minimum hourly rate ($38.89) for the academic year 2025-2026.

Appointment duration:

08/31/25 to 05/23/26 (38 weeks)

To Apply:

Please send a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position, along with a CV or résumé, and a writing sample to shaheen@umass.edu.