Graduate Assistantships at Fairfield University
There are a limited number of graduate assistantships available to formally admitted full and part-time graduate students at Fairfield University. Graduate assistants provide services to Fairfield such as administrative support and instructor assistance and in return receive a tuition waiver and, in some cases, a stipend.
Departments are listed alphabetically. Interested students should contact the listed departments themselves.
To contact a supervisor by phone, dial (203) 254-4000 and the extension provided below or use the contact e-mail address provided to send an inquiry by e-mail regarding the availability of an assistantship. The availability of 2009-2010 graduate assistantships varies by department and by semester.
Academic and Disability Support Services
Description: The assistantship is a one year position with the possibility of extending it to two years. The graduate assistant will assist with coordinating peer tutorial programs and providing accommodations for students with disabilities.
Skills/Duties: Applicants should have some background or interest in school psychology, special education, counseling or education.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Market the Academic Skills Development opportunities available to our undergrads (media, campus center booth, flyers, email, etc).
- Develop an understanding of the Academic Skills Development that we offer so that you can provide study skills information to students one-on-one meetings or small groups.
- Keep detailed files on all students whom you help with Academic Skills Development.
- Arrange accommadations for students with disabilities (for example, note takers, readers, scribes, extended test time and technical support, etc).
- Help students with ordering text books through Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic or publishers.
- Assist in data collection, data anaylsis and report formation process for the Student Support Services and submit a mid year (December), and an annual report.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of all programs and services conducted by ADSS.
- Assist the Director of ADSS as necessary.
- Interview and hire note takers and/or readers for students with disabilities (this should be done in collaboration with the Director).
- Help with weekly payroll: By 8:30 a.m. on Fridays, all note taker/reader time sheets need to be cross checked for validity of hours submitted.
- Communicate effectively with the other Graduate Assistant so that he/she is kept abreast of relevant information.
While primarily responsible for Students with Disabilities, you will also cover for, and perform the following duties for the Graduate Assistant for the Peer Tutorial Program.
PTP Duties and Responsibilites
- Market the PTP (both tutors and tutees) on campus so that students know that it is available (media, campus center booth, flyers, email, etc.)
- Provide information and procedures to prospective tutors/tutees.
- Recruit and interview prospective tutors.
- Refer suitable candidates to the Director to hire.
- Make match-ups between tutors and tutees and notify tutors and tutees of their assignments.
- Keep detailed files on all tutors and tutees.
Stipend and Benefits: $11,000. Enrollment in the student health insurance plan is available if needed.
Available Positions: 0
Deadline: Varies, if assistantship is extended to 2 years
Credit Hours Awarded: 18 per year
Service Hours Required: 20 per week
Contact: Aimee Tiu-Wu, Director
E-mail: atiu@fairfield.edu
Ext.: 2615
Athletics: Administration
Description: This position provides administrative support throughout the Athletic Department. Specific responsibilities may be assigned in any of the department's administrative areas, including academics, business, compliance, facilities or any combination thereof.
Responsibilites: Duties include but are not limited to: assisting the Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities and Operations in all aspects and game operations as well as equipment management. Will assist in the preparation, clean up, and on-site needs associated with the use of facilities to support practices, competitions, camps, clinics, and special events. Assistant must perform duties assigned on a timely basis, in a quality fashion, and with limited on-site supervision. Must be flexible in terms of work schedule (evenings and weekends), and requests by supervisor for short-notice assistance based on unexpected needs (i.e., weather, schedule changes, etc). Will assist in the administration of the following: facility scheduling and operations, student-worker scheduling and management, equipment purchasing and management, and payroll for game workers. May be asked to assist with administration of other areas within the athletic department. Will also assist in the coordination of summer camps which includes but not limited to scheduling, State Licensing, budgeting, and facility set-up.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Must be accepted into a graduate program at Fairfield University.
Experience: Demonstrated aptitude and/or experience in athletics.
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send letter of application, resume and the names and adresses of three references to Allen Gibson, Associate Director of Athletics, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.
Stipend and Benefits: Stipend available and enrollment in the student health insurance plan if neede.
Available Positions: 0
Deadline: See application procedure.
Credit Hours Awarded: 18 per year
Service Hours Required: Varies
Contact: Associate Director of Athletics agibson@fairfield.edu.
Ext.: 2208
Athletics: Coaching
Description: Graduate assistant coaches will assist the head coach in all aspects of the specific sport, including: coaching, recruiting, scheduling, budget management and compliance with NCAA and conference regulations.
Skills/Duties: Bachelor's degree required and prior coaching and collegiate playing experience preferred.
Stipend and Benefits: $10,000-$15,000. Enrollment in the student health insurance plan is available if needed.
Available Positions: 0
*Men and Women's Soccer offer graduate assistantships, but none are available for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Deadline: Varies
Credit Hours Awarded: 15 per year
Service Hours Required: Varies
Contact: The head coach of each sport. An up-to-date listing is available at www.fairfieldstags.com.
Athletics: Sports Medicine
Description: Those selected have the opportunity to choose between a graduate assistantship and internship, depending on interest. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing athletic training coverage for men's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Baseball and Women's Lacrosse and some athletic training room coverage as needed.
Skills/Duties: NATA/BOC Certification is required and a BS/BA in Athletic training or BS/BA in related field with an emphasis on Athletic Training.
Stipend and Benefits: $10,000-$15,000. Enrollment in the student health insurance plan is available if needed.
Available Positions: 0
Deadline: Varies
Credit Hours Awarded: 15 per year
Service Hours Required: As needed
Contact: Mark Ayotte, Director of Sports Medicine
E-mail: mayotte@fairfield.edu
Ext.: 2273
College of Arts and Sciences: Dean's Office
Description: Assistantships are available on a semester basis. Basic office skills are required.
Available Positions: 0
Deadline: Varies
Credit Hours Awarded: 9 per semester
Service Hours Required: 15 per week
Contact: Jean Daniele
E-mail: jdaniele@fairfield.edu
Ext.: 2221
Department of Modern Languages, CEC Language Resource Center
Description: This assistantship is available on a semester basis with a possibility of work in the summer.
Skills/Duties: A background in a foreign language or computer use beyond word processing is required. Clerical and tutoring experience is desirable.
Available Positions: TBA
Deadline: Varies
Credit Hours Awarded: 3-12 per semester
Service Hours Required: 5-20 per week
Contact: Dr. Joel Goldfield
E-mail: jgoldfield@fairfield.edu
Ext.: 2304
Programs of Women's Studies and Black Studies
Description: Assistantships are available on a semester basis. Basic office skills are required.
Available Positions: 0
Deadline: Varies
Credit Hours Awarded: 9 per semester
Service Hours Required: 15 per week
Contact: Johanna X.K. Garvey, Director of the Program
E-mail:
jkgarvey@fairfield.edu
Ext.: 2805
Dolan School of Business
Description: The graduate assistant may be involved in gathering background information for study, compiling data, organizing literature for review and other projects as assigned. Usually, the candidate will hold a baccalaureate degree in the acadmics ares assigned to as a graduate assistant. The graduate assistant will have general knowledge of, for research within, the assigned academic department. Strong computer skills are essential. The graduate assistant must be able to work independently and operate as a team member with the Dolan School of Business.
Responsibilities
- Assist faculty inside and outside the classroom to proctor exams.
- Assist with grading, organizing and preparing the classroom prior to class meetings.
- Apply research skills to include internet research, library research, and survey research.
- Assist undergraduate students and faculty as needed.
Stipend and Benefits: $5,000.00 towards full-time graduate program.
Available Positions: 0
Tuition Value: Graduate Assistantships are worth $5,000.00 towards the full-time tuition of a Dolan School of Business Master's program.
1. MBA (36 credit program) estimated tuition is $24,660
2. MBA (54 credit program) estimated tuition is $36,990
3. MS Finance (30 credit program) estimated tuition is $20,550
4. MS Accounting (30 credit program) estimated tuition is $21,600
Guidelines:
1. Receive acceptance to DSB Graduate Program.
2. Download and complete the application.
3. E-mail or mail the Graduate Assistantship application by December 15, 2009.
4. Receive notification of Graduate Assistantship offer by January 2010.
Contact: Dr. Myrsini Papoutsis, Assistant Dean/Graduate Programs
Ext.: 3019
Enrollment Management
Description: The graduate assistant will work in the areas of enrollment management including financial aid, graduate admission, undergraduate admission and enrollment research. Duties will include various functions of financial aid awarding and verification, research on enrollment trends, preparation of print and electronic communication materials, and assisting with graduate admission events.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access and Power Point software
- Experience with Banner database is a plus, but not required
- Must be able to work both independently and as a team member across the four departments within enrollment management
- Must have excellent communication and analytical skills
Responsibilities:
- Perform verification of student financial aid files
- Review transcripts for the awarding of aid for federal aid programs
- Assist students with processes related to registration, including reminders and forms in lieu of payment
- Assist with the development and maintenance of printed materials, electronic promotional materials and web page information related to financial aid and admission
- Assist at admission information sessions and events as needed
- Assist in preparation of enrollment research data analysis and research reports
- Maintain confidentiality
Available Positions: 0
Deadline: Varies (fall/spring)
Credit Hours Awarded: 6-9 per semester
Service Hours Required: 10-15 per week
Contact: Judith Dobai, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Ext.: 2347
Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions
Description: A small number of assistantships are available on a semester basis. A graduate assistant shall be appointed to a curriculum area or the dean's office and assigned as determined by the Dean and the faculty responsible for the curriculum area.
Available Positions: 10 (fall 2009)
Deadline:
May 1 for fall
Dec 1 for spring
Credit Hours Awarded: 3-12 per semester
Service Hours Required: 5-20
Contact: Applications are available online at: http://www.fairfield.edu/documents/academic/GSEAPGAapp06.pdf or in the Dean's office.
Institutional Diversity Initiatives
Description: Applicants must have an interest in cultural diversity issues.
Available Positions: TBA
Deadline: Varies
Credit Hours Awarded: 15 per year
Service Hours Required: 25 per week
Stipend & Benefits: $10,000-$15,000
Contact: Larri Mazon
Ext.: 2909
Kirby Family Literacy Program - Computer Technology Project
Description: This assistantship involves recruiting, training and supervising the work of 100-150 undergraduate participants in the Literacy Project who work in Head Start classrooms in Bridgeport to enhance low income preschooler's language and school readiness skills. Most of the work takes place on campus but reliable transportation is necessary to do on-site visits at the Head Start sites in Bridgeport.
Skills/Duties: Applicants must be available mornings and early afternoons. Preference given to individuals willing to make a two-year commitment to the position.
Available Positions: 0
Deadline: Varies
Credit Hours Awarded: 9 per semester
Service Hours Required: 15 per week
Contact: Dr. Judy Primavera, Psychology Department
E-mail: jprimavera@fairfield.edu
Cell: (203) 506-5003
Recreation
Description: There are potentially two assistantships available. One would be assisting with the operations of club sports, and the other with the intramural program. Responsibilities include organizing, scheduling, marketing-related activities as appropriate, club budget management, and front desk support as needed.
Available Positions: 2
Deadline: Varies
Credit Hours Awarded: 15 per year
Service Hours Required: 25 per week (nights and weekends, as needed)
Stipend & Benefits: $10,000-$15,000. Enrollment in the student health insurance plan is available if needed.
Contact: Phil Palumbo, Director of Recreation and Aquatics
Ext.: 4140
E-mail: ppalumbo@fairfield.edu
Student Diversity Programs
Description: Plan and coordinate the annual Christopher B. Love Student Achievement Celebration (fall) and the Multicultural Talent Show (spring). Assist with the planning and coordination of the Academic Immersion program and the Cura Personalis Mentoring Program. Provide support for multicultural clubs and organizations. Assist with the development of two educational programs that focus on various ethnic and cultural celebrations.
Available Positions: 0
Deadline: June 1
Credit Hours Awarded: 15 per year
Service Hours Required: 25 per week
Stipend and Benefits: $10,000-$15,000. Enrollment in the student health insurance plan is available if needed.
Contact: Submit letter of interest and resume to Will Johnson, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Diversity Programs.
Ext.: 2806
E-mail: wjohnson@fairfield.edu
University College: Research Assistant
Description: This position will assist the staff of University College in collecting, preparing and reporting data for credit and non-credit programs. University College programs include, but are not limited to undergraduate credit programs, the office of international education and non-credit certificate programs.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficient in Mircosoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access and Power Point software
- Must be able to work both independently and as a team member with University College
- Excellent written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve and carry tasks through to completion
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Dean's Office on projects requiring research. Projects include: internet, library, and survey research, and environmental scanning related to academic programming.
- Assist University College students and faculty as needed.
- Maintain Excel database lists.
- Compile and prepare research findings for reports and presentations.
- Assist administrators with development and maintenance of printed materials and web page.
Available Positions: 0
Deadline: Varies
Credit Hours Awarded: 6-9 per semester
Service Hours Required: 10-15 per week (each semester); may require 1-2 evenings (until 7:00 p.m.) per week
Contact: Sharon Wilcox, Assistant to the Dean, University College
Ext.: 4124
University College: Advising Assistant
Description: This position will assist the University College's office of advising services. This population primarily works with undergraduate, non-traditional students. The Advising Assistant will aid advisors in student file management, recruitment and communication plans.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficient in Mircosoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access and Power Point software
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work independently and operate as a team member with University College
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve independently and carry tasks through to completion
- Experience in counseling, marketing, customer service and database management and/or data entry
Responsibilities:
- Cover front office duties: i.e. answer phones, filing, greeting students, etc.
- Assist with special projects regarding student advising
- Maintain Excel databases
- Track and maintain academic progress on student populations as assigned per semester
Available Positions: 0
Deadline: Varies
Credit Hours Awarded: 6-9 per semester
Service Hours Required: 10-15 per week for 15 weeks. May require 1-2 evenings (until 7:00 p.m.) per week
Contact: Sharon Wilcox, Assistant to the Dean, University College
Ext.: 4124