Graduate Assistant of Programming – Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI) invites interested applicants to apply for the Graduate Assistant of Programming position in the Office of Student Life. This position would be hired for the 2025-2026 academic year, with the opportunity to renew for the 2026-2027 academic year. The full position description, and application instructions can be found at our website. I’ve included a few position highlights below:
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This position prioritizes full-time graduate students in the M.Ed in Higher Education program, College Student Affairs Leadership (CSAL) emphasis. A tuition waiver covers 21-graduate credit hours per academic year and includes a stipend of $14,000. This results in full-tuition coverage for hired graduate students. Anyone interested in the position must apply separately to the graduate school.
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This position works directly with the Campus Activities Board and helps to support the development and implementation of a vibrant campus life programming. While focused on event planning and management, this position works directly with 14-undergraduate student leaders and is highly engaged in advising and supporting students in their development and wellness.
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There are, in total, six graduate assistantships in the Office of Student Life. This group of six serves as a small cohort who work collaboratively and together, at times. While each position has a specific focus area (Programming, Student Organizations, Civic Engagement, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and Event Services), the unique feature of this role is that it provides exposure to other functional areas in our office.
The contract for this position begins on Monday, August 4, 2025 and ends Friday, May 8, 2026. For more information, please visit the Campus Activities Board website to see some of our favorite annual events and activities, and also check out the Office of Student Life’s website for more information regarding our office.
Anyone interested in this position may email me directly at garretka@gvsu.edu and include their resume and cover letter explaining their interest in this role.