About the Appointment

The University of Pittsburgh Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) seeks a full-time (20 hours per week) Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) to assist with administration and student support for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 terms. The appointment includes a stipend, a two-term full tuition scholarship, and individual medical insurance coverage (see the TA/TF/GSA regulations). The 2024-2025 academic year stipend is $11,170/term. Please direct further inquiries to Bailey Nichols gpsg@pitt.edu.

 

Appointment Responsibilities

• Providing assistance and information to graduate and professional students who contact the GPSG;

• Maintaining current and historical files on GPSG activities, budgets, correspondence, and responsibilities;

• Creating meeting agendas and minutes, calendar of events, and services available through GPSG;

• Assisting the GPSG VP of Communications to communicate information and announcements to graduate and professional students through available resources;

• Chairing the elections committee;

• Managing the leadership and service award process;

• Supporting the officers of the GPSG as needed, and as time permits; and

• Engaging in special projects in support of the GPSG’s mission as time permits and as endorsed by the President.

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Requirements: 

• Enroll in at least nine credits or the Full-Time Dissertation Study option in Fall and Spring Terms

• Eligible to work in the United States

• Be in good academic standing (defined by the academic program)

• Available to work approximately 20 hours per week in the Summer, Fall, and Spring terms, with a majority of time during University business hours and at least three hours in the evening.

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Recommended Skills: 

• Motivated to help students

• Able to work independently

• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills

• Able to multi-task effectively and learn new skills quickly

• Skilled in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Experience in event coordinating, leadership

• Priority given to students with previous experience in administration, (graduate) student governance, and/or academic service