Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantship (GA) Application Steps
There are three (3) steps to the applying for a GA:
1. Apply for admission to the M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (HESAA) program.
2. Once you have been successfully admitted in the M.A. in HESAA program you will be able to apply for a GA. You need to have a minimum 3.0 GPA to apply for a GA.
3. You have to apply for GAs on Workday
Additional information about GAs.
GAs work 10-20 hours per week during the academic year. Details about the work requirements are available in the position description.
Award Process
All decisions to offer GAs are made by staff in the host department.
Stipend
The stipend for GAs varies depending on the position, the department in which the position is offered, and the length of time the position lasts.
More information about GAs is available on the Graduate School's website.
Graduate Assistantships: 2026-2027 Academic Year
GA positions for students who have been admitted into the M.A. in HESAA program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Though official job postings and applications for every GA are still in the works, this list includes the GAs that will be offered for the 2026-2027 academic year. Note that the hyperlinked positions have an active application and are accepting applicants. Those that are not hyperlinked will be as soon as the application goes live. This list will be updated, so check back to see if/when new job listings have been posted or applications have been made live!
Note: You must apply through Workday by searching "student employment opportunities" and clicking on "GVSU Student Jobs".