Career Center

The Graduate Program in Higher Education Leadership is offering graduate assistantships on the Messiah University campus in Pennsylvania as well as at several partner institutions across the U.S. for the 2024-2025 academic year. Graduate assistants will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working on a college or university campus while pursuing either a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership or a Master of Arts in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership through Messiah. The priority deadline to apply is February 15, 2024.

Numerous positions are available in Academic Advising, Admissions, Campus Ministries, Multicultural Student Development, Off-Campus Programs, Residence Life, and Student Success. Athletic coaching positions are also available in Men’s Basketball, Men’s Lacrosse and Women’s Volleyball. These positions are two-year, 20 hours/week, appointments not to exceed 800 hours/year. Commitment runs from approximately August 1^st  – May 30^th each of the two years.

Education required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; acceptance into one of the graduate degrees in Higher Education Leadership (either the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership or the Master of Arts in in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership). Special working conditions: Occasional weekend and evening hours as priorities demand. Christian faith commitment required.

Information on available positions and the application can be found here: https://www.messiah.edu/GApositions. 

For questions about the application process or for information about the program, please contact Dr. Dottie Weigel, program director, at dweigel@messiah.edu.

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