Graduate Aid & Assistantships

The Direct Unsubsidized Loan is available to eligible graduate students. This loan is processed through the U.S. government. Students can borrow the Direct Loan for a specified period of enrollment and can expect loan repayment to begin six months after graduation or six months after enrollment is less than half-time (five or fewer credits). An unsubsidized loan is non-need-based. Students will be charged interest from when the loan is disbursed until it is paid off. The interest will accrue while a student is in school and/or during other periods of non-payment, and it will be capitalized. The interest will be added to the principal amount of the loan and additional interest will be based on the higher loan amount.

How do I apply for this loan?

Students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Office of Financial Aid will provide you with an award notification (e-mail or mail) of the Direct Loan. The required loan applications, in addition to the FAFSA, include the Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN). These required applications can be completed online using the student's FSA ID. The FSA ID will give you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and serve as your legal signature.

Use the Direct Loan Repayment Estimator

Graduate and professional degree-seeking students are eligible to borrow through the Direct Graduate/Professional PLUS Loan Program. Students who decide to borrow this loan are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is suggested that students apply for the annual loan maximum amount ($20,500) with the Direct Loan Program before applying for a Direct Graduate/Professional PLUS Loan.

How do I apply for the PLUS Loan?

You must complete a credit check and the Master Promissory Note (MPN) online. The Department of Education requires that you use your FAFSA ID to complete the loan applications. If approved, you must complete the Graduate PLUS MPN to have your loan certified by the university and to have the loan proceeds disbursed accordingly.

You can borrow up to the annual cost of attendance for your degree program, minus any other financial assistance you receive (Direct Loan, graduate assistantship benefits, scholarships, etc.).

If you are not approved for the PLUS Loan, you may be offered the option to secure a credit-worthy endorser and/or appeal the loan decision with the Department of Education.

Direct PLUS Loans first disbursed on or after 7/1/2024 and before 7/1/2025 will have an interest rate of 9.08%. Direct PLUS Loans first disbursed on or after 7/1/2023 and before 7/1/2024 will have an interest rate of 8.05%. Borrowers will be notified of interest rate changes throughout the life of the loan. Interest is charged on the loan from the date the first disbursement is made until the loan is paid off.

Yes, there is a 4.228% (effective October 1, 2020) loan origination fee on all Direct PLUS Loans. The fee will be proportionately deducted from each loan disbursement before the Department of Education sends the funds to the school. Loans disbursed before October 1, 2020, have different origination fees.

When the PLUS Loan is paid to the school, you will be contacted by the loan's servicer. The loan servicer will provide regular updates on the status of the loan and will provide information on how and when to repay the loan. 

Payments are generally required on this loan while you are in school and will begin after the loan is fully disbursed for the year; however, payments can be deferred until six months after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment, only after the payment deferment has been approved by the loan servicer. If payments are deferred during the in-school period and/or the six-month post-enrollment period, you will receive quarterly interest statements and will have the option to pay the accrued interest. Unpaid accrued interest will be capitalized (added to the principal loan balance) at either the end of the in-school deferment or, if taken, the end of the six-month post-enrollment deferment, increasing the overall loan costs.

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Use the Direct Loan Repayment Estimator

Alternative student loans are available to assist students in covering any financial gap that may exist between their educational costs (cost of attendance) and the amount of financial aid they are receiving. There are many types of alternative student loans and each is calculated with different interest rates and repayment terms, which vary, depending on the borrower's (and/or the cosigner's) creditworthiness. Students should review their finances to determine which financing option best fits their borrowing needs.

The Office of Financial Aid will certify any alternative student loan at the request of any borrower, provided they are approved and the amount does not exceed their eligibility for the year.

How do I select the right alternative student loan?

Fairfield University does not have a preferred lender list for alternative student loans, nor can we recommend specific lenders. However, ELM Select, a service provided by ELM Resources (see below), can assist you with what is likely one of the most important tasks in the financial aid process. ELM Select is a free online lender comparison resource that provides extensive loan options. This service has several features that will help you make the financing decision that best fits your financial needs. It also provides a wealth of information regarding borrower rights, responsibilities, and loan repayment.

Find an Alternative Student Loan

NOTE: This loan application process can sometimes take at least three to four weeks to complete. Please apply early to allow for this processing time.

Fairfield University participates in the Federal Direct Loan program and does not have preferred lenders. Fairfield University follows all principles outlined in the CT Code of Conduct.

The assistantship is a one-year position. The graduate assistant will work with undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities and/or temporary impairments. The graduate assistant will provide administrative support for the office, including the coordinating of exam scheduling and note-taking services, and assist with general office reception and administrative tasks.

Exam Scheduling & Notetaking Services

• Assist in scheduling, tracking, data entry, and proctoring for students with disabilities and/or temporary impairments taking exams in Accessibility
• Proctor exams using an online camera system to ensure academic integrity and alert
• Accessibility staff of any concerning behavior
• Understand all delivery and return methods for exams and execute exceptional attention to detail in communications with professors and students
• Help coordinate and distribute notes from peer note-takers to designated students

Provide Reception/Respond to General Inquiries

• Provide information regarding how to register online for accommodations
• Assist students with general inquiries and make appropriate referrals when necessary
• Determine the nature of and urgency of appointments when scheduling
• Provide general information to students regarding academic programs, student support services, academic and accessibility procedures

Provide Administrative Support as Needed

• Assists with preparing information and materials for programs, events, and student appointments
• Contact students to confirm attendance at appointments and/or to make appointments
• Targeted outreach at various times in the semester to provide support, resources and appointment requests

Skills/Experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills required, excellent interpersonal skills required, and computer proficiency/strong working knowledge of MS Excel is desired. Applicants should have experience and/or interest in counseling, school psychology, and student development.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Required

Tuition Remission per semester: $4500

Service Hours Required: 15 hours per week

Available Positions: 2

Contact: Megan Buxton, Director of Accessibility

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.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required. Must be accepted to a graduate degree program at Fairfield University.

Experience:
Prior coaching and collegiate playing experience preferred.

Available Positions: 0
*Men’s and Women's soccer, Women's field hockey, and softball offer graduate assistantships.

Deadline: Varies

Credit Hours Awarded: 18 per year

Service Hours Required: Varies

Stipend and Benefits: $11,000. Enrollment in the student health insurance plan is available if needed.

Contact: The head coach of each sport. An up-to-date listing is available at www.fairfieldstags.com.

Graduate assistants provide services to the Dolan School of Business, such as administrative and faculty support, professional development, internship support, peer advising, and other clerical duties for the academic year. In return, graduate assistants receive a stipend disbursed twice: once in the fall semester and once in the spring semester.

The graduate assistantship entails working closely with the director of internships and professional development and Dolan staff to organize, publicize, and implement functions relative to the office. A successful candidate must have an interest in career development and in working with fellow students.

Graduate assistants receive the same training in general career development issues and will perform some of the same duties. The following are areas where candidates can expect to benefit from and build their resume. Assistants will gain experience in:

Counseling/Training

All graduate assistants will be trained to present and develop career-oriented workshops, critique student resumes, and counsel students. They will also guide fellow students on internship and job search strategies, as well as using Stags4Hire.

Event Planning

Graduate assistants will develop, organize, and implement special events. Some key events may include Wall Street Basics, Marketing MIXer, Etiquette Dinner, Sophomore Symposium, Week of Service, and special on-campus speakers. They will also communicate with alumni, faculty members, and staff and will publicize special events to students.

Training is provided. Enthusiasm, dedication, problem-solving ability, and creativity are required. Computer skills are a plus. Positions are loosely defined to allow the graduate assistant to contribute to developing her/his position.

For more information, please contact Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs Leanne De Los Santos at ldelossantos@fairfield.edu or 203-254-4000, ext. 3219.

Available Positions: 1

The Jones-Zimmermann Academic Mentoring Program, funded by a grant from the Marie & John Zimmermann Fund, is an after-school program focused on academic success and social/cultural enrichment for middle school (6-8) students from Cesar Batalla School in Bridgeport. Fairfield undergraduate students work in a 1:2 ratio with students in grades 6-8 to provide homework support and mentoring. The program will be offered in partnership with the Wakeman Boys and Girls Club Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse every school day from 3:30-5:30 pm. Afterschool time will be split between tutoring/homework help and enrichment activities.

The program will also include periodic field trips, both to Fairfield University’s campus and an off-campus location.

Graduate Assistant Coordinator Position

The JZ-AMP Graduate Assistant Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the program’s operations. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Training and supervising Fairfield U undergraduate mentors
• Coordinating homework help and tutoring program (on-site)
• Liaising with staff from Wakeman Boys and Girls Club and teachers from Cesar Batalla School
• Monitor the progress of Cesar Batalla students through data collection
• Coordinate logistics for field trips and other program events as needed
• Assist in pursuing additional grant funding opportunities to expand program offerings

The Graduate Assistant Coordinator will report to the Associate Director for Community-Engaged Learning in the Center for Social Impact at Fairfield University.

The position offers a $3,600 tuition credit each semester and involves 12 hours/week for 15 weeks per semester. The program coordinator must be on-site at Wakeman Boys and Girls Club at least 3 days/week from 3 pm to 6 pm to assist in program operations. The remaining 3 hours are for administrative tasks and can be completed remotely or on campus.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience developing/delivering youth educational programming (e.g. teaching, coaching, counseling, mentoring) and/or experience working with university undergraduates
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. education, social work)
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Proficiency in Spanish is a strong plus
• Ability to work in diverse work environments/cultures
• Organized & detail-oriented
  
  Number of open positions: 1

Contact Person: Andrea Canuel, andrea.canuel@fairfield.edu, 203-254-4000, extension 3393

The College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Assistantship will assist the Dean's Office with routine tasks. Being proactive with visitors is essential. Answering phones, routing calls, and addressing the traffic flow within the office are major components of the graduate assistant's responsibilities, and a friendly warm presence is needed to accomplish this effectively.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Main Responsibilities

• Graduate assistants will assist with various specialized projects and provide secretarial support for the office staff.
• Greeting, assisting, and screening visitors and telephone calls
• Responding to routine and project-oriented requests
• Maintaining Excel database spreadsheets
• Scheduling and coordinating student calendar appointments
• Typing routine memoranda and letters
• Assisting with electronic filing of student folders and miscellaneous correspondences

Tuition Value for the SUMMER Semester

The graduate assistantship involves a commitment of 12.5 hours per week for 12 weeks during the summer semester. This is a total of 150 hours during the summer semester for the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office. In return, your assistantship entitles you to $3,000 of tuition credit.

Please note: tuition credit is available for use only during the Summer semester, and there will be no cash refund for unused tuition credit.

Tuition Value for FALL & SPRING Semesters

The graduate assistantship involves a commitment of 15 hours per week for 15 weeks during both fall and spring semesters. This is a total of 225 hours per semester for the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office. In return, your assistantship entitles you to 4,500 of tuition credit for each semester. Please note tuition credit is available for use only during the current semester and there will be no cash refund for unused tuition credit.

Available Positions: 0
E-mail: Jean Daniele at jdaniele@fairfield.edu

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a graduate assistant to support office tasks, event planning, and other office-related activities as assigned. Please note applicants must be enrolled in a Graduate Program at Fairfield.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Main Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting visitors, staff, and students and responding to requests for information
• Scheduling department meetings and workshops
• Assisting with logistics for department/program event planning, workshops, class trips, and student events
• Posting student-related events on the Life@Fairfield portal
• Creating posters and award certificates through the Canva application/software, following university guidelines and templates
• Updating department/program faculty and student list each semester as needed
• Assisting with general department/program responsibilities, such as maintaining department files, collecting and electronically filing course syllabi, ordering office supplies, and processing work orders to manage facility issues.

Tuition Value for FALL & SPRING Semesters

The graduate assistantship involves a commitment of 10 hours per week for 15 weeks during both fall and spring semesters. This is a total of 150 hours per semester for the College of Arts and Sciences. In return, your assistantship entitles you to $3,000 of tuition credit for each semester. Please note tuition credit is available for use only during the current semester and there will be no cash refund for unused tuition credit.

Available Positions: 0

E-mail: Jean Daniele at jdaniele@fairfield.edu

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a graduate assistant to support office tasks, event planning, and other office-related activities as assigned. Please note applicants must be enrolled in a Graduate Program at Fairfield.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Main Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting visitors, staff, and students and responding to requests for information
• Scheduling department meetings and workshops
• Assisting with logistics for department/program event planning, workshops, class trips, and student events
• Posting student-related events on the Life@Fairfield portal
• Creating posters and award certificates through the Canva application/software, following university guidelines and templates
• Updating department/program faculty and student list each semester as needed
• Assisting with general department/program responsibilities, such as maintaining department files, collecting and electronically filing course syllabi, ordering office supplies, and processing work orders to manage facility issues

Tuition Value for FALL & SPRING Semesters
The graduate assistantship involves a commitment of 15 hours per week, for 15 weeks during both the fall and spring semesters. This is a total of 225 hours per semester for the College of Arts and Sciences. In return, your assistantship entitles you to $4,500 of tuition credit for each semester. Please note tuition credit is available for use only during the current semester and there will be no cash refund for unused tuition credit.

Available Positions: 0

E-mail: Jean Daniele at jdaniele@fairfield.edu

This graduate assistantship will support the Biology Department and senior coordinator with routine office tasks, event planning, and other office-related activities as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Main Responsibilities

The graduate assistant will provide general office assistance and work on a variety of specialized projects and tasks as assigned by the Biology Department senior coordinator, including but not limited to:

• Managing of shared Outlook calendar for Bannow 319 room reservations and various meetings
• Reserving rooms for faculty members using the University’s Event Management System (EMS)
• Assisting with logistics for department/program event planning, workshops, class trips, and student events
• Posting student-related events on the Life@Fairfield portal
• Creating posters and award certificates through the Canva application/software, following university guidelines and templates
• Updating student Excel spreadsheets by class as needed
• Ordering copy paper, staples, and toner supplies for area copy machines; keeping machines supplied as needed; and reporting service requests
• Assisting with general department/program responsibilities, such as electronic filing of course syllabi, ordering office supplies, and processing work orders to manage facility issues

Tuition Value for FALL & SPRING Semesters

The graduate assistantship involves a commitment of 10 hours per week for 15 weeks during both the fall and spring semesters. This is a total of 150 hours per semester for the College of Arts and Sciences Biology Department office. In return, your assistantship entitles you to $3,000 of tuition credit for each semester. Please note tuition credit is available for use only during the current semester and there will be no cash refund for unused tuition credit.

Available Positions: 0

E-mail: ldancho@fairfield.edu

The Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab is accepting applications for a graduate assistant for the 2023-2024 academic year. The graduate assistant will work in the Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab and greet and assist visitors in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines. The lab can be reserved for workshops, tutorials, and classes by Fairfield University faculty; when not reserved, the lab is freely available for students. The graduate assistant will assist the co-directors with event planning, website maintenance, program meetings, and oversee Work-Study personnel. Interest in technology, digital scholarship, innovation, and research is highly preferred.

Qualifications/Experience

• Knowledge of one or more digital tools, such as Adobe Spark/Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, GIS-mapping, HTML, digital publishing, and qualitative or quantitative research software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Experience with Microsoft SharePoint/Teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Desire to work with students

Duties

• Greet and assist visitors, including faculty, staff, and students
• Campus outreach and lab promotion
• Attend Steering Committee meetings
• Assist with event planning
• Draft, update, or develop a copy for the Innovation Lab website
• Collaborate with other departments
• Steer inquiries
• Consultations with students
• Other duties as assigned

Tuition Remission per semester: $4,500

Service Hours: 15 hours per week for 15 week semester

Contact: Please forward your resume to Dr. Xie at lxie@fairfield.edu.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain social media accounts with important updates, announcements, events, and program highlights
• Collate program-related information into weekly news bulletins to be sent to all majors/minors
• Occasional classroom presentations of program news
• Assist with representing our programs at campus functions (i.e. major/minor fairs)
• Assistance with research projects and data collection as needed
• Flyer and poster creation for digital and print dissemination
• Post flyers/posters around campus as necessary
• Occasional courier needs to bursar’s office, etc.
• Support one or more of our student-run clubs/programs (Undergraduate Journal for Global Citizenship, Model United Nations Club, International Business/International Studies Club, Peace Corps Prep Program, etc.)

Location: DMH 251

Available Positions: 0

Supervised by: Alfred Babo, Director

Contact: ababo@fairfield.edu

The graduate assistant will support the Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBS) Department by working with the department chair and the senior department coordinator on routine office tasks, event planning, data collection and analysis, reports, website maintenance, and other related activities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer skills and applications, such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Canva, and social media
• Knowledge of SPSS (for statistical analyses) and Qualtrics (for creating surveys)
  Organizational abilities, problem-solving, and the ability to carry tasks through to completion
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Must be accepted to a graduate degree program at Fairfield University

Main Responsibilities

The graduate assistant will provide general office assistance and work on a variety of specialized projects and tasks as assigned by the Psychological and Brain Sciences Department chair, senior coordinator, and individual faculty working on departmental initiatives, including but not limited to:

• Assisting with general department/program responsibilities, such as electronic filing of course syllabi, ordering office supplies, and processing work orders to manage facility issues
• Assisting with logistics for department/program event planning and managing, workshops, class trips, and student events
• Posting department events on the Life@Fairfield portal and social media sites
  Creating flyers, posters, and award certificates through the Canva
• Assist with representing PBS programs at campus functions (e.g., major/minor fairs) and creating/updating materials
• Reserving rooms for faculty members using the University’s Event Management System

Hours and Tuition Value for Fall/Spring Semesters

The graduate assistantship involves a commitment of 10 hours per week for 15 weeks during both fall and spring semesters. This is a total of 150 hours per semester. In return, your assistantship entitles you to $3,000 of tuition credit for each semester. Please note tuition credit is available for use only during the current semester and there will be no cash refund for unused tuition credit.

Available Positions: 0 (Position has been filled)
Contact: Interested candidates should forward a cover letter with a statement of interest and qualifications and a resume to Linda Henkel, PhD, Chair of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
E-mail: lhenkel@fairfield.edu

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences runs the Adrienne Kirby Family Literacy Project to enhance low-income children’s language skills and school readiness. As a Graduate Assistant, you will be involved in training and supervising the work of Fairfield University psychology undergraduates who volunteer or participate in course requirements at the Hall Neighborhood House Early Learning Center classrooms and afterschool programs in Bridgeport. Most of the work occurs on the Fairfield University campus, but the Graduate Assistant’s presence will be required at Hall Neighborhood House for five Fridays each semester.

Qualifications/Experience

Applicants must be available two to three days a week, for a total of 15 hours per week. Applicants must be available on five predetermined Fridays each semester for on-site visits to Hall Neighborhood House. Individuals must be able to make a two-year commitment to the position. Additionally, the Graduate Assistant must have a valid driver’s license by the time the position begins.

Skills/Duties

• General administrative skills
• Act as a liaison with administrators and teachers at Hall Neighborhood House
• Coordinate the reservation of university vehicles for use in various projects with Hall Neighborhood House
• Organize student/volunteer teams and manage scheduling needs
• Track weekly payroll for federal work-study students
• Engage in end-of-semester reflections regarding process and details, with an emphasis on future planning
  
  Available Positions: 0 (Position has been filled)

Tuition Value for Fall & Spring Semesters

The graduate assistantship involves a commitment of 15 hours per week, for 15 weeks during both Fall and Spring semesters (a total of 225 hours per semester). In return, your assistantship entitles you to $4,500 of tuition credit for each semester. Please note tuition credit is available for use only during the current semester and there will be no cash refund for unused tuition credit.

Contact: Interested candidates should send a cover letter with a statement of interest, qualifications, and a resume to Dr. Jeanne Peloso, AKFL Director in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
E-mail: jpeloso@fairfield.edu

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts is seeking a graduate assistant to assist with the following responsibilities:

• Preparing information and materials for programs, events, and student appointments
  Contacting students to confirm attendance at appointments and/or to make appointments
• Targeted outreach at various times in the semester to provide support, resources, and appointment requests
• Department-based projects – upon request

Qualifications/Experiences

• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in the use of PowerPoint, Adobe Spark / MP4 transfer of videos into PowerPoint for lecture presentations

Service Hours: 5 hours a week fall and spring semester

Available Positions: 0

Tuition Reimbursement: Dependent on the number of hours and weeks worked each semester

Contact: Please forward your resume to Jean Daniele at jdaniele@fairfield.edu

The graduate assistant will work with faculty to help in the classroom setting in terms of supporting course delivery, grading student work, leading study groups, or facilitating learning activities. The assistant might also support special projects within the Egan School and faculty research projects. A graduate assistant will be matched to an instructor based on their clinical, technical, computer, and research skills. Self-initiative and a good work ethic are important. Strong computer skills are essential. The assistant must be able to work independently and operate as a team member with the Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies.

Qualifications:

Must be admitted to one of the Egan School Graduate Programs.

Available Positions: Up to 20 per semester (fall and spring).

Deadline: July 15 for the fall semester and November 15 for the spring semester.

Service Hours Awarded: Students may elect to complete either 5 or 10 hours per week for the 14 weeks of the semester (total hours=70 for 5 hours/week; 140 for 10 hours/week)
Compensation: $1500 for 5 hours/week; $3000 for 10 hours/week

Application Procedure: If interested in a graduate assistantship position, please download and complete the application. The application can be submitted to Dr. Karen Corcoran, Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies at the Egan School, by July 15 for the fall semester and November 15 for the spring semester.

Contact: Dr. Karen Corcoran, Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies

E-mail: karen.corcoran@fairfield.edu

Available Positions: 20

The Graduate Assistant will provide administrative support for the Office of Financial Aid, including various functions of verification, front office duties, reporting, and communicating with students and families.

Skills and Qualifications

• Graduate student in a program lasting longer than 1 year
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work both independently and as a team member
• Strong attention to detail and a quick learner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, is a plus but not required
  Experience with PowerFAIDS or Workday is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Support front office (this includes phones, emails, document review)
• Assist students and families with processes related to financial aid
• Assist with Student Employment processes, including Federal Work Study
• Assist in review of reports
• Maintain confidentiality

Available Positions: 1

Credit Hours Awarded: $4,500

Service Hours Required: 15 per week

Contact: Maura Hegley, Director Student Employment

E-mail: mhegley@fairfield.edu

The Graduate Assistant will provide administrative support for the Office of Graduate Admission, including various functions of prospective student recruitment and communication, data processing, front office duties, and administrative support.

Skills and Qualifications

• Admitted into a graduate program (preference will be given to candidates enrolling in a program that will last longer than one year)
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work both independently and as a team member
• Possess strong attention to detail and be a quick learner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Experience with data processing and/ or data management systems
• Willingness to learn about enrollment management and admission

Responsibilities

• Provide front-end office support
• Answering the phone/ returning phone calls
• Meeting with prospective students/ providing campus tours
• Assist with data processing
• Uploading datasets and processing student application materials
• Management of student records in the CRM
• Help at virtual and in-person admission events
• Write and edit prospective student communications
• Assist in the maintenance of drip email campaigns
• Correspond with admitted students via various methods
• Conduct other admission-related tasks as needed
• Maintain confidentiality

Available Positions: 1

Credit Hours Awarded: $4,500

Service Hours Required: 15 per week

Contact: Office of Graduate Admission

Email: gradadmis@fairfield.edu

The Fairfield University Mathematics Center seeks a graduate assistant to support individualized and group tutoring sessions in calculus and introductory statistics courses. The appointment is for the full academic year 2024-2025, 15 hours per week, including the final exam period.

Responsibilities:

In addition to leading group tutoring sessions in Explorations in Math (MATH 1015), Precalculus (MATH 1011), Calculus (MATH 1016, MATH 1121/MATH 1122, MATH 1145/1146 and MATH 1171/1172) and Statistics (MATH 1017 and MATH 2217), the graduate assistant may be involved in tutor training, leading review workshops, and other administrative duties for the Mathematics Center.

Qualifications:

The position is open to Fairfield University graduate students enrolled in 2-3 courses per semester (both fall and spring), with preference given to those in the Mathematics program or the 5-year Education in Mathematics program. Previous experience in tutoring calculus and statistics is expected. Students enrolled in fewer courses per semester may be considered for a reduced award. The stipend may also be divided between two graduate students, one per semester.

Available Positions: 1
To Apply: Please send a resume, an unofficial transcript of undergraduate and graduate work you have done, a cover letter that indicates any past teaching, tutoring, or relevant experience, and a list of graduate courses you plan to take during the 2024-2025 academic year to: Dr. Laura McSweeney, Co-Director of the Mathematics Center, at lmcsweeney@fairfield.edu.

In addition, please have a faculty member (preferably from the Mathematics department) fill out a reference form and have the faculty member return it to Dr. McSweeney (Bannow 111). A complete application should be submitted by July 31, 2024 for full consideration.

Deadline: July 31, 2024, or until the position is filled.

Stipend and Benefits: 15-hour work week for 15 weeks for a $4500 tuition credit per semester.

Contact: Laura McSweeney, Co-Director of the Mathematics Center, Bannow 111

Email: lmcsweeney@fairfield.edu

The Fairfield University Writing Center is seeking a graduate assistant to support individualized and small-group tutoring in writing.

Responsibilities

The Writing Center is currently accepting applications for a graduate assistant for the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants should be flexible, dynamic, and engaging, as well as organized and detail-oriented. Primary responsibilities include one-on-one tutoring, small group tutoring, peer mentoring, event planning, and organizational activities related to writing center administration. The graduate assistant must be conscientious and considerate while supporting the success and general well-being of both graduate and undergraduate students, as well as undergraduate tutors. Desired qualifications include experience with project administration and event planning; promotion, social media, web development, mentoring, tutoring, and staff development. Applicants should have a strong interest in writing across the curriculum and cross-disciplinary work, multi-lingual writing, and inclusion, equity, and access in writing. Applicants should also be willing to coordinate and host various workshops and events for writers in middle school through graduate school.

Qualifications

This position is open to graduate students in any field of study; experience in one-to-one tutoring and small-group mentoring is preferred. Desired qualifications include experience with project administration and event planning; promotion, social media, and web development; and mentoring, tutoring, and staff development. Applicants should have a strong interest in writing across the curriculum and cross-disciplinary work, multi-lingual writing, and inclusion, equity, and access in writing.

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Pamela Kelly, Office Manager for The Writing Center at PKelly@fairfield.edu.

Tuition Reimbursement: $4500 towards tuition per semester

Service Hours Required: 15 hours per week

Contact: Pamela Kelly

Responsibilities

• The graduate assistant will assist with implementing and maintaining Global Fairfield student support systems for study abroad and international student & scholar services. May work with the following systems:
  
  • Slate
  • Terradotta ISSS
  • Terradotta Studioabroad
  • Banner/ISSM
  • Workday
  • SIS conversion
  • Document procedures

Qualifications

• Graduate student in the process of a master’s degree in Software Engineering, Data Science, or a similar program
• Experience with web and database design a plus
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Banner and Workday) is helpful but not required
• Able to follow standard instructions, practices, and procedures
• Self-motivated, team player, detail-oriented
• Able to meet required deadlines
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to
• Excellent communication skills

For the spring 2024 semester, the tuition benefit is not available. The graduate student will receive $20 per hour for 15 hours per week.

For subsequent semesters, the graduate student may choose to receive either the graduate tuition benefit ($4500 towards tuition each semester) or an hourly rate of $20 per hour for their work and requires a commitment of 15 hours per week for 15 weeks each semester. The position is renewable for a second year by mutual agreement.

This position is based at Fairfield University’s Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance. This position will work on-site, but some remote work is possible.

To Apply: Interested candidates should email a statement of interest, qualifications, and resume to Lynn Kelliher, Office Manager Global Fairfield lkelliher@fairfield.edu
2024 Available Positions: 1

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.

Qualifications

Applicants should have good interpersonal and organizational skills and should be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. Prior office experience is preferred.

Available Positions: 10-15 (Please call ext. 4250 to check availability)

Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year. Assistantships are awarded as they become available, usually right before each semester begins.

Service Hours required and tuition remission per semester:
5 hours per week - $1,500
10 hours per week - $3,000
15 hours per week - $4,500

Contact: Applications are available online or in the dean's office.