Student Affairs ELP Graduate Assistantships
Student Development & Inclusion works closely with University of Utah's Department of Educational Leadership & Policy, particularly with students in the M.Ed. with an Emphasis in Student Affairs program.
Students accepted into the M.Ed. with an Emphasis in Student Affairs program have the opportunity to apply to serve in graduate assistantships in Student Affairs. Assistantships are intended to provide students with the opportunity to gain experience and learn skills essential to becoming a Higher Education/Student Affairs professional while they are completing the M.Ed. program. Graduate assistantships are closely aligned to standards connected to national professional organizations such as NASPA, ACPA, and NACADA, just to name a few. These supervised field experiences allow students to develop increasingly complex expertise over the course of two years. While not all students who apply may be offered a position, the process is open to all eligible admitted students.
Available Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships are currently open to students enrolled in the Educational Leadership & Policy MEd Student Affairs program. For more information regarding the Educational Leadership & Policy MEd Student Affairs program and the admissions process, please visit the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy. While students in the MEd program are given priority, we also welcome applications from students in the ELP doctoral programs and the Department of Education, Culture & Society master’s, and doctoral programs.
These opportunities undergo annual updates, and changes may occur regularly. It is important to note that stipends can vary based on the department and the specific responsibilities of the graduate assistant. The minimum stipend for the upcoming August 2025 - May 2026 academic year will be announced late 2024 fall semester.
Application Process
Interviews for graduate assistantships during the 2025-2026 academic year are scheduled to occur virtually over Campus Preview Week, to be announce 2024 fall semester.
Dates to consider:
Dates will be updated in late 2024 fall semester.
- January 26, 2024 | Application link goes live. GA candidates should upload a resume or CV
- February 15, 2024 | Deadline to apply for a graduate assistant position. Exceptions made on a case-by-case basis.
- February 21, 2024 | Interview schedules will be shared with applicants
- February 26, 2024 | ELP M.Ed. Student Affairs Virtual Preview Day
- February 27- March 6, 2024 | Graduate Assistantship Interview Days
- March 11, 2024 | Assistantship offers begin on a rolling basis
- April 15, 2024 | Offer Acceptance Deadline (It is strongly encouraged to accept offers early)
- August 12, 2024 | ELP Orientation for Fall 2024 Cohort (Mandatory)
- August 19, 2024 | Fall 2024 Semester Classes Begin
Evaluations
Graduate assistants (GAs) are evaluated by their supervisor three times throughout the year in order to measure their growth across seven categories. The evaluation is discussed with the GA and goals are set to promote success.
Evaluation Submission Deadlines
- Baseline: Sept 18, 2024
- Mid-Year: Feb 5, 2025
- Year-End: April 23, 2025