Student Resources

Graduate Assistant – Work Study Preferred

Compensation and Term of Assistantship:
The Graduate Assistant will receive $13 per hour for a 10-month position (August 2025 through May 2026); approximately 20 hours per week and subject to demands and program needs; renewal of appointment based on a successful performance evaluation. It is preferred that applicants are eligible for work study.

Unit Summary:
The purpose of the Office of Student Affairs Assessment, Research, and Planning is to understand how the Division of Student Affairs at UNCW facilitates student learning and to provide ongoing assessment support for departments within student affairs (e.g., Student Health Center, Campus Recreation). To this end, the office is committed to assessing student learning and those institutional conditions, student experiences, and psychological processes that influence its development. Included within this commitment are activities designed to provide continued support for departmental formative assessments, including tracking engagement, conducting surveys of student satisfaction, benchmarking, and other projects necessary for annual reporting.

Competencies:

Required:

• Completion of 1 quantitative or statistical graduate course
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Ability to organize information efficiently
• Experience in survey creation, instrumentation, and distribution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience in statistical software (SAS, SPSS, R)
• Completion of a graduate assessment or program evaluation course
• Experience working with large datasets
• Eligible for work study

Typical Tasks:

Please note that GAs may not do all the tasks and may be assigned to other tasks as needed:

1. Create and revise Qualtrics surveys
2. Clean and pre-process data sets as needed
3. As directed by supervisor, meet with student affairs units to discuss assessment
4. Conduct qualitative research
5. Assist with research design

Application Procedure:

The Graduate Assistant reports to the Director of Student Affairs Assessment, Research, and Planning (SAARP) and works closely with the SAARP Research Analyst and other Division of Student Affairs staff members on projects.

Applicants must be a full-time UNCW graduate student (nine credit hours or more). Please send a resume/CV, a cover letter, as well as names and contact information for three references to Director of Student Affairs Assessment, Research, and Planning (SAARP) Dr. Ania Peczalska at peczalskaa@uncw.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately with a priority deadline of February 19, 2025. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. For more information contact Dr. Ania Peczalska at peczalskaa@uncw.edu or 910.962.7512.

Graduate Assistant for Student Involvement (Position Available '25-'26)

The Graduate Assistant for Student Involvement is a member of the Campus Life Student Involvement and Leadership team. This position primarily supports Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and students looking for involvement opportunities by facilitating classroom presentations and assisting visitors to the Campus Activities and Involvement Center (CAIC). This position will also assist with the new student organization registration process by helping new organizations develop their constitutions, adhere to university policy, and understand best practices. Alongside the Assistant Director for Student Involvement, the Graduate Assistant provides oversight of CAIC by co-supervising the Involvement Specialist student staff team. This position will also collaborate with the Assistant Director in planning and executing Student Organization and Leadership Awards and Recognition (SOLAR Awards), Involvement Carnivals, Faith Fest, RSO Bootcamp, and CAIC Open Houses.

COMPENSATION: This role requires an average commitment of 20 hours per week and is compensated an hourly wage that equates to approximately $13,000 over the course of the academic year (early August through mid-May).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: This position is one of several Graduate Assistant positions in Campus Life Student Involvement and Leadership. The common application for all open positions is on Handshake.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 21, 2025

Graduate Assistant for Campus Activities & Programs (Position Available '25-'26)

The Graduate Assistant for Campus Activities & Programs is a member of the Campus Life Student Involvement and Leadership team. This position supports campus-wide programs and traditions throughout the academic year with a $200,000 operating budget. The Graduate Assistant will co-supervise, alongside the Coordinator for Campus Activities and Programs, the student employment programming team with oversight of two of the programming functional areas (Boseman Art Gallery, University Union, Leadership Lectures, UNCWeekends). The position will support the Coordinator in facilitating student employee development, event coverage, administrative support, and the planning of large-scale events such as Dub Up and the Leadership Lecture Series.

COMPENSATION: This role requires an average commitment of 20 hours per week and is compensated an hourly wage that equates to approximately $13,000 over the course of the academic year (early August through mid-May).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: This position is one of several Graduate Assistant positions in Campus Life Student Involvement and Leadership. The common application for all open positions is on Handshake.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 21, 2025

Association for Campus Entertainment 'ACE' Graduate Assistant (Position Available '25-'26)

The Graduate Assistant for the Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE) is a member of the Campus Life Student Involvement and Leadership team. The Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE) is the student programming board responsible for organizing activities, concerts, films, and spirit programming throughout the academic year with a $290,000 budget. The Graduate Assistant will co-advise, alongside the Coordinator for Campus Activities and Programs, two to three of the ACE functional areas (Activities, Concerts, Films, Spirit, Membership and Marketing). The position will support the coordinator in facilitating student leadership development, event coverage, administrative support, and the planning of large-scale events such Dub After Dark and Homecoming.

COMPENSATION: This role requires an average commitment of 20 hours per week and is compensated an hourly wage that equates to approximately $13,000 over the course of the academic year (early August through mid-May).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: This position is one of several Graduate Assistant positions in Campus Life Student Involvement and Leadership. The common application for all open positions is on Handshake.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 21, 2025

Leadership Development Graduate Assistant (Position Available '25-'26) 

The Graduate Assistant for Leadership Development is a member of the Campus Life Student Involvement and Leadership team. This position supports leadership development experiences offered to the general student body, registered student organizations, and university department student groups. The Graduate Assistant manages leadership workshop requests and supports the planning, promotion, and execution of leadership development initiatives, including the Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Workshop Series, Seahawk Leadership Week, and off-campus leadership retreats. Alongside the Coordinator for Leadership Development, this position will also co-supervise the Leadership Educators, a team of undergraduate student employees who assist in the promotion, facilitation, and execution of the leadership development programs.

COMPENSATION: This role requires an average commitment of 20 hours per week and is compensated an hourly wage that equates to approximately $13,000 over the course of the academic year (early August through mid-May).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: This position is one of several Graduate Assistant positions in Campus Life Student Involvement and Leadership. The common application for all open positions is on Handshake.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 21, 2025

Graduate Student Involvement Graduate Assistant (Position Available '25-'26)

The Graduate Assistant for Graduate Student Involvement is a member of the Campus Life Student Involvement and Leadership Team. This position primarily supports the development and implementation of programs and events that enhance the graduate student experience at UNCW. Alongside the Assistant Director for Graduate Student Involvement, The Graduate Assistant will support graduate student engagement initiatives, facilitate leadership and professional development opportunities for graduate students, and assist in planning and execution of graduate student programming, including the Graduate Student Picnic, Graduate Gratitude Week, Graduate Open Houses, and Graduate Appreciation Week. This position will collaborate with campus partners, be a resource to graduate student organizations, and contribute to communication and outreach efforts tailored to the graduate student population.

COMPENSATION: This role requires an average commitment of 20 hours per week and is compensated an hourly wage that equates to approximately $13,000 over the course of the academic year (early August through mid-May).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: This position is one of several Graduate Assistant positions in Campus Life Student Involvement and Leadership. The common application for all open positions is on Handshake.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 21, 2025

Marketing Graduate Assistant (Position Filled '25-'26)

The Graduate Assistant for Marketing is a member of the Campus Life Student Involvement and Leadership Team. This position primarily supports the design and promotion of events, services, and involvement opportunities in Campus Life, including some campus-wide marketing outlets like the Hawk eNews, campus bulletin boards, and Fisher bathroom bulletins. Alongside the Assistant Director for Campus Activities and Programs, the Graduate Assistant will co-supervise the Marketing Interns, a group of student employees who assist marketing efforts for several units in Campus Life, including Student Community Engagement, Student Involvement and Leadership, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Multicultural Student Services and Resources Centers, and Conferences, Events, and Reservations.

COMPENSATION: This role requires an average commitment of 20 hours per week and is compensated an hourly wage that equates to approximately $13,000 over the course of the academic year (early August through mid-May).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: This position is one of several Graduate Assistant positions in Campus Life Student Involvement and Leadership. The common application for all open positions is on Handshake.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position currently filled.

Hawks Harvest Food Pantry Graduate Assistant (Position Filled '25-'26) 

The Graduate Assistant for Hawk’s Harvest Food Pantry supports the daily operation of both locations of UNCW’s campus food pantry, which includes staffing shopping hours, tracking and maintaining inventory, assisting with the acquisition of donations, the development of supplemental information and resources, and promoting the resource to campus. The Hawk’s Harvest Graduate Assistant will also occasionally support the broader programming of the Student Community Engagement unit, which includes recurring service projects in the community, annual events, and educational sessions. The ideal candidate will have experience working with non-profit organizations in a hands-on capacity (volunteer, intern, etc.), and a driver’s license is required.

COMPENSATION: This role requires a commitment of 20 hours per week, and is compensated an hourly wage that equates to approximately $13,000 to over the course of the academic year (early August through mid-May).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send a letter of interest, resume, and name and contact information for two references to Dr. Jaime Russell, Director of Student Community Engagement at russelljl@uncw.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position currently filled.

Campus Recreation Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistant Employer Development (One Year Commitment)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Graduate Assistant. The Career Center at UNCW equips students and alumni with the skills and resources they need for career exploration, experiential learning, and the achievement of competitive post-graduation outcomes. Career Center is seeking a Graduate Assistant, reporting to the Associate Director, Employer Development.

The GA for Employer Development will uphold the Center’s vision of empowering students and graduates to be active agents in their careers. Through the journey of learning, career exploration, and applied learning opportunities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Employer Development

• Graduate assistant will work directly with the employer development team to build employer partnerships and opportunities for students, through assisting with Handshake approvals of internships and jobs
• Attends Employer Advisory meetings as needed
• Ability to multitask and work on various small projects for employer development
• Have good phone etiquette and communications skills, to provide information on programs, events and activities to internal and external partners
• Contribute ideas to increase employer engagement on campus and creating employer and student events that interest both students and employers
• Work collaboratively with the Career Center staff to complete other administrative tasks related to employer development
• Ability to work within an Employer management system to extract data and submit data
• Assist in review and approval of new jobs and employer partners within our employer management system
• Liaison to the Career Center (SAB) Student Advisory Board as the key contact of Employer Development Team

Program Administration and Event Management

• Promote employer development programs, activities and events to students, faculty, and staff to help grow awareness
• Assist Program Manager with event planning and support
• Manage and track all employer development tabling and employer on campus engagement
• Creative writing and design experience, for flyers and programs for Employer Development events using Canva and Adobe
• Adhere to the UNCW Office of University Relations (OUR) brand identity guide
  Assist with the planning and execution of career fairs and other large-scale events

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The graduate assistant will:

• Gain direct experience implementing and planning programs, events, and activities
• Gain direct experience in relationship building with community partners
• Develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities within the Career Center in relation to Employer Development
• Gain direct experience in professionalism and work ethic by managing tasks and completion of projects in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be currently enrolled in a master’s program at UNCW
• Commitment to serving diverse student populations
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and relationship building skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Strong technical experiences (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, Handshake or other career/data management systems, etc.)
• Experience with event planning and marketing
• Comfortable learning new technologies

COMPENSATION:

• This is a 20 hour a week paid position

The Career Center encourages students and alumni to:

EXPLORE

• Explore work values, interests, skills, and personality using Career Center resources in order to optimize academic and career planning

EXPERIENCE

• Develop skills and competencies sought by employers, as outlined in the Skill Seeker, through applied learning opportunities

ENGAGE

• Engage and network with faculty and other professionals as well as local, state, national, and global employers to learn how to meet the needs of an ever-changing modern society

EMBARK

• Take responsibility for making informed career decisions and developing further education and employment plans over the lifespan

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Graduate Assistant for '25-'26 (One position available)

Contact: Nicole Barr, MSEd, LCMHC
barrn@uncw.edu
910.962.4135

Conduct Interventions - Work under the Direct Services Coordinator in the Health Promotion office to deliver substance use early intervention services to UNCW students referred through the university conduct system.

Application Deadline: April 4

Annual Compensation: $16.67/hour. 10 hours per week. 10 month position. 

The Department of Housing and Residence Life is currently hiring graduate students as Assistant Residence Coordinators for the 2025–26 academic year! The Assistant Residence Coordinator position is a vital role on our team and our ability to meet the needs of the residential student population here at UNCW.

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The ARC role is ideal for graduate students in higher education, public and business administration, marketing, psychology, sociology, creative writing, and several other related fields. In the past, we’ve welcomed graduate students from the social work, film studies, and marine sciences programs as well!  This position offers direct and transferable skills and offers flexibility with your class schedule.

The time commitment is approximately 20 hours per week, and the compensation package includes:

• Meal plan
• Housing (a fully-furnished apartment with utilities – shared with other graduate students. Note: This assistantship has a housing / live-on and on-call component.)
• Stipend of $1,120 per month
• On-campus parking
• In-state tuition adjustment
• Up to $1,000 per year in professional development funds

The ideal candidate is someone who has had university housing or residence life experience as a Resident Assistant or student leadership experience in student life or within their academic programs during their undergraduate years.

The priority application deadline is Friday, March 14, 2025; however, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and applications will be reviewed continuously until positions are filled.

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If you have any questions or comments about the Assistant Residence Coordinator position or the application process, please contact Dr. Brittany Philbert, Associate Director of Residence Life at 910.962.7273 or philbertb@uncw.edu.

Graduate Assistant for Transition Programs (First Generation Programs) (Academic Year '25-'26)

The Office of Transition Programs provides a comprehensive array of programs designed to meet the unique needs of undergraduate students and families from orientation through graduation. Programs generate an intentional connection for the students through engaging interactions with other students, faculty, and staff. Some of the programs supported by the Office of Transition Programs are services for first-generation students, new student and family orientation, a peer mentor program for first-year students (Seahawk Links), transfer student programs, convocation, family weekend, and commencement.

The Graduate Assistant for Transition Programs (Seahawks First) provides support for success initiatives for first-generation students to include student leadership development and event coordination. Some evenings and weekends will be required. The Graduate Assistant for Transition Programs (Seahawks First) reports to the Assistant Director of First Generation Programs.

• Assist with the recruitment of participants in Seahawks First programming
• Collect and report data related on Seahawks First programs
• Provide preparatory and day-of-event support for Seahawks First programming, and other office-wide events and programs
• Assist with the development of programming calendar for the upcoming academic year
• Assist in the coordination of First-Gen Week held annually on or around November 8
• Represent the Office of Transition Programs at campus events and programs
• Coordinate initiatives throughout the academic year to elevate the first-generation identity and the Seahawks First program
• Create social media content and other materials to promote programs
• Act as a Seahawks First liaison with campus partners
• Attend meetings with Transition Programs staff
• Perform general administrative tasks

• Must be a full-time UNCW graduate student
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Desire to work in a dynamic, high-impact environment
• Ability to present in front of and engage with diverse audiences
• Experience in student leadership

• Interest in first-generation student success and retention
• Experience in program and event planning and implementation
• Experience in supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Experience in Qualtrics survey software
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva Design

COMPENSATION

The position is compensated at a rate of $15.00 per hour.

August 2025–May 2026. This is a nine-month position. Fifteen (15)-Twenty (20) hours per week are required, including some evenings and weekends. This position is renewable after one year.

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Graduate Assistant (Positions open for '25-'26 academic year)

Summary

The Graduate Assistant for University Learning Center, with guidance from ULC professional staff, provides peer educator training and student leadership development, assists with outreach, and develops program coordination skills. Evenings and weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training Peer Educators, including observations/assessments and leading training workshops based on established criteria.
• Assist with ULC outreach efforts, including participation in various promotional events and delivery of ULC presentations to classes and student groups.
• Assist with the coordination and oversight of a ULC service, including use of campus platforms (TracCloud, Starfish) to manage student usage.
• Assist with collecting assessment data.
• Provide leadership and guidance for Peer Educators.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time UNCW graduate student.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Desire to work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to present in front of and engage with diverse audiences.

• Interest or previous experience in teaching and/or tutoring.
• Experience in program and event planning and implementation.

To Apply:

Send brief letter of interest, addressing interest in position and how required qualifications are met, and resume to ulc@uncw.edu.

Application Deadline:

May 1, 2025

University Testing Services Graduate Assistants (three positions available for fall 2025 semester)

University Testing Services is responsible for proctoring high stakes examinations to students of UNCW and the public. Commonly administered tests include the PRAXIS and GRE.

There are three graduate assistantships available for fall 2025. Each graduate assistant will complete online training to become certified to proctor many different types of exams. Each GA will serve as a proctor in the center; this includes assisting testers as they navigate the check in process, following standardized procedures for proctoring and ensuring test security, and assisting the Testing Services Coordinator as needed.

If you are interested in such a position, please send a copy of your resume and short paragraph describing your interest in the position to Dr. Mark Perez-Lopez (perezlopezm@uncw.edu) and Sandi Thigpen (thigpens@uncw.edu).