Assistantship and Hourly Opportunities

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)
 

Position Title: Cooperative Business Coordinator Graduate Assistant

Department: Center for Student Businesses (CSB) working under Center for Student Businesses Director

Dates of Employment: 8/30/26-5/22/27

Hours Per Week: 15

Hourly Rate: $41.24

This is a GEO benefit eligible position. Applicants must confirm with their home academic department that they are eligible to hold an assistantship that provides tuition and health benefits before applying. 

Applications should be sent to: [email protected]

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

Position Description:

The Program Coordinator will actively participate in the training of undergraduate student interns and in Center for Student Businesses (CSB) program development. CSB supports several long-standing, student-run, nonprofit business co-operatives: the Bike Co-op, Earthfoods, Greeno Sub Shop, People’s Market, Sweets & More, Sylvan Snack Bar. This internship will provide an opportunity to further develop financial and other managerial skills and communication skills, and increase knowledge in the area of group dynamics and organizational development. Reappointment is dependent on department need, satisfactory performance evaluation, experience, academic standing and funding availability.

Required Duties:

1. Provide training, in the form of workshops and small group consultations, to undergraduate students participating in the Student Business program. This instruction shall be in the area of skills and techniques related to: strategic planning; financial analysis and planning; retail operating systems (purchasing, inventory control, merchandising, etc.); democratic management (decision making, organizational structures, etc.).
2. Educate, assist and evaluate the Undergraduate Business Consultants in CSB regarding financial management and other pertinent consulting topics that arise in the course of their relationships with the student businesses.
3. Initiate and facilitate students' understanding of conventional accounting methods and how they apply to actual procedures followed by the student businesses as part of the University system.
4. Perform financial duties such as account reconciliation, audit, budget preparation, and sales and meals tax reporting.
5. Supervise and assist CSB committees on event planning, organizational and alumni outreach, marketing and social media, meeting facilitation, and skills workshop planning and development.
6. Perform additional related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

Graduate student in good standing enrolled in a degree program within an academic area related to the job duties. Practical experience in cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis; management experience; computer experience, including Microsoft Office; willingness to work with student-run groups; communication skills; ability to work within a diverse student population; ability and willingness to work some evening and weekend hours as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications: Enrollment in an Isenberg School of Management graduate program; general retail experience or retail experience in the food business; Quickbooks or other financial software knowledge; knowledge of collective or cooperative management structures.

TITLE: Graduate Assistant for Student Parent Support Programs
DEPARTMENT: Dean of Students Office
PROGRAM: Student Parent Programs
SUPERVISOR: Student Parent Success Coordinator
APPOINTMENT TERM: 38 Weeks (September 6 2026 – May 29, 2027)
HOURS and RATE: 15 hrs/week - $41.24/hour
APPOINTMENT RENEWAL: Appointments are for the stated appointment term only and there is no guarantee of appointment renewal.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/14/2026
HOW TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON: Kara Knot, Director of Student Parent Programs
BUILDING ADDRESS: 103 Bartlet Hall
PHONE: 413-545-7172

A. General Description
Under the supervision of the Student Parent Success Coordinator, the Student Parent Programs (SPP) Graduate Assistant supports the implementation and operations of events and initiatives serving student parents at UMass Amherst. This role is primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing the SPP Study Lounge program, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for student-parent families while ensuring smooth program operations and student staff supervision. Study Lounge is a Student Parent Programs after-hours child watch program designed to engage the children of parenting students in developmentally appropriate activities while their parents study.
B. Essential Duties
Must be available Wednesday and Thursday from 4-7:30pm and Saturdays from 10am-1pm during the academic calendar on Study Lounge Program dates, and during business hours for the remaining weekly hours. Note: This is an in-person position; schedule aligned with Study Lounge programming.
• Serve as the primary on-site task supervisor for SPP Study Lounge program
• Welcome student-parent families and ensure a positive, inclusive, and supportive program environment
• Maintain accurate attendance records for participating families and children
• Oversee program operations during Study Lounge sessions.
• Provide supervision and guidance to undergraduate student staff.
• Serve as a point of contact for student staff during program hours, offering direction and backup support as needed.
• Monitor program safety, ensuring that policies and procedures are followed.
• Track and document undergraduate student staff work hours accurately.
• Communicate effectively with SPP staff regarding program updates, needs and concerns.
• Prepare periodic reports including attendance trends, utilization, challenges and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist with the development of promotional materials related to SPP programs and feedback tools to gather data on student parent experiences.
• Participate in hiring processes for undergraduate student staff, including outreach, candidate evaluation, and interview support.
• Assist with other programming and administrative tasks assigned to support program goals and departmental operations.
 

Minimum requirements:
• Must be enrolled as a College of Education graduate student in good standing, meet Graduate School eligibility requirements for assistantship appointment, and be available to fulfill the full term of the position.
• Experience working with children and/or family-centered programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead student staff or teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, active environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; able to take initiative while also partnering with University of Massachusetts Amherst
 

SPP Graduate Assistant Position Description 2026-2027
SPP team on planning and implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Teams, Word, Excel).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a commitment to customer service
• Able to work effectively in an open office environment with varying levels of activity, noise, and interruptions.
• Willingness to perform all mandated compliance reporting and related requirements.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
 

Compliance Requirements
Graduate students filling assistantships in Student Affairs and Campus Life have specific expectations placed on them as employees of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Among these is the requirement to fulfill reporting responsibilities as prescribed and required under applicable federal and State laws. These include but may not be limited to requirements under Title IX; Clery Act; FERPA; HIPPA; Massachusetts Conflict of Interest laws. Additionally, this applies to adhering to university policies and agreements (e.g., collective bargaining agreement).
Fulfilling these expectations includes addressing and reporting related violations by students, staff, faculty, or others. Related training will be provided to all SACL graduate assistants. These expectations may be amended in conjunction with changes in Federal and/or State mandated reporting requirements, and/or University policies or agreements. Graduate students unwilling to meet these requirements are not eligible for appointment to a SACL graduate assistantship.
D. Compensation and Benefits
Specific compensation and benefits accruing to graduate assistantships are informed by the collective bargaining agreement (“Contract”) with the Graduate Employees Organization (“GEO”) in force during the appointment period. All Graduate Assistants should review this agreement carefully for detailed explanations of compensation and benefits that may apply. Generally, Graduate Assistants receive:
1. A stipend based on the number of weekly hours allocated to the applicable assistantship.
2. Tuition and curriculum fee scholarship waiver (as provided in the GEO Contract)
3. Reduced fees for health coverage; and,
4. Vacation leave