Graduate Student Positions

Tufts is a student-centered research university with Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Engineering programs that draw faculty, staff, and students from around the world. Student Life is a central resource for all AS&E undergraduate and graduate students at Tufts, managing housing, health and wellness, leadership development, community building, and many other aspects of the student experience. Our staff and campus partners across Student Life work together to support an inclusive and safe campus, and to provide the programming, resources, and support every student needs to thrive.

There are many pre-professional positions within Student Life and among our closest campus partners that are designed to bring theory to practice for those interested in entering the field of higher education, or for those currently enrolled in a student development/higher education administration program in the greater Boston area. Positions range from semi full-time internships to lower-hour practicum experiences with stronger academic ties.

Compensation and Housing

Compensation for graduate positions varies greatly by department, with some positions being paid on a stipend, or a specified amount of money paid out in equal payments across the term dates of the position, while others are paid at an hourly rate based on the specific numbers of hours worked. While the hours and payment may vary, nearly all positions offer additional benefits such as on campus housing, meal plans, parking passes, professional development funds, tuition remission, or course credit. Please review the full position description on the application for additional details about compensation and benefits, and if housing is offered.

Positions

Positions are available in a number of departments or functional areas, including Campus Life, Residential Life and Learning, Student Accessibility and Academic Resource (StAAR) Center, Community Standards, Student Life, and our centers within the Division of Student Diversity and Inclusion. Hours, compensation, and other benefits vary by position.

Asian American Center	Graduate Assistant	Assist with programming at Asian American Center Support for Peer Leader Program Support Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi/ American Heritage Month	15-20 hours per week	Filled for 2023-2024	Emily Ding, Associate Director emily.ding@tufts.edu
Latinx Center	Graduate Assistant	Support the center in planning and executing programming including Orientation, Latinx Heritage Month, and other Latinx based events	15-20 hours per week	TBD, contact Latinx Center	Marvin Casola, Director marvin.casola@Tufts.edu
LGBT Center	Graduate Assistant	Support in development and implementation of LGBT Center programming Develop programming and resources for other LGBTQIA+ Graduate Students within AS&E and SMFA at Tufts	15-20 hours per week	TBD, contact LGBT Center	Joel Gutierrez, Associate Director joel.gutierrez@tufts.edu
Office for Campus Life	Graduate Intern for Programming	Program Board Advising Program Administration Program Support	18 hours per week with nights and weekends	Filled for 2023-2024	Kerin Maguire, Assistant Director kerin.maguire@tufts.edu
Office for Campus Life	Graduate Intern for Operations	Supervise Student Event Staff Schedule Management Event Supervision	18 hours per week with nights and weekends	Filled for 2023-2024	Chelsea Jordan, Associate Director chelsea.jordan@tufts.edu
Office for Campus Life	Graduate Intern for Student Organizations	General Student Organizations Support Student Organization Training Programming Support	18 hours per week with nights and weekends	Filled for 2023-2024	Alexa Erb, Associate Director alexa.erb@tufts.edu
Office of Residential Life and Learning	Assistant Residential Life Coordinator (ARLC)	Advise Resident Assistants (RAs) on programming Foster the development of community in a residential area Support students in crisis Advise Residence Hall Councils Oversee programming and events for the assigned residential area	20 hours per week	Filled for 2022-23	Christina Alch, Director christina.alch@tufts.edu
Office of Residential Life and Learning	Graduate Resident Assistant (GRA)	Support, guide, and mentor a community of undergraduate students in the BFA program (SMFA at Tufts) Crisis and emergency response Ensure community standards and University policy is upheld Administrative support including residence hall opening/closing, lockouts, health and safety inspections, etc.	10 hours per week	Filled for 2022-23	Christina Alch, Director christina.alch@tufts.edu
SMFA Student Life	Graduate Intern for Programming	SMFA SGA Advising Program Administration Student Organization Training and Support	18 hours per week with nights and weekends	Filled for 2022-23	Maiyah Rivers, Assistant Director maiyah.rivers@tufts.edu
Student Accessibility & Academic Resource (StAAR) Center	Graduate Office Assistant (GOA)	Assisting the accessibility team with administrative duties related to note-taking and exam proctoring for students with disabilities. Duties also include front desk coverage and miscellaneous office tasks.	10 hours per week	Hiring 2 GOAs for 2023–2024; full job posting will be on Handshake in June	Lee Friedman, Office Coordinator Lee.Friedman@tufts.edu
Student Life	Graduate Assistant (Pending)	Disciplinary History Checks Dean Certification Letters Scheduling Meetings with Deans Updating Student Record Systems	10-15 hours per week	Filled for 2022-2023	Ana Luisa Asmar, Administrative Coordinator ana.asmar@tufts.edu
Undergraduate Orientation	Orientation Intern (Summer 2023)	Orientation Planning Orientation Communication Orientation Social Programs	35 hours per week with extended hours during Orientation Week	Will open for Summer 2023 in Spring 2023	Mary Kate Kelley, Associate Director Mary_kate.kelley@tufts.edu
Women's Center	Graduate Assistant	Supervise undergraduate interns Develop and implement programming Plan and organize annual symposium	10-15 hours per week	Filled for 2022-2023	Jessica Mitzner, Program Administrator jessica.mitzner@tufts.edu

Have a practicum requirement or other special project you’d like to work on relating to a functional area within Student Life at Tufts? Many departments also host practicum students or special project interns on as a case by case basis. If you’d like to explore the possibility of working with one of our campus partners for a course requirement, practicum, or special project that does not fall within one of our existing positions, please email deanofstudentaffairs@ase.tufts.edu and we’ll do our best to connect you with the appropriate staff.

Practicum or Course Requirements

If you are seeking a position to fulfill course or practicum requirements, we encourage you to include the requirements within your application for each individual position. The supervisor of each position will work closely with you and your individual faculty advisor or program coordinator to help develop your learning contract and fulfill your academic requirements as part of the existing position, if able.