Graduate Assistantships at Holy Family University

Holy Family University offers graduate assistantships in various offices throughout campus including the School of Nursing, Office of Advancement, Student Engagement, Counseling Psychology and the Office of Enrollment Management.

Graduate assistants may focus on discipline related projects, curriculum, special projects. To be eligible for a Graduate Assistant position, students must apply and be admitted as a full-time degree seeking student in an approved Graduate Program. Most graduate assistants will be eligible to work up to 20 hours per week, and will receive tuition credits plus stipend based on the hours worked. Tuition remission is only available for Fall and Spring terms.

*These positions are 12 month, live-on positions, so the stipend is equal to $1000 per month.

Applications for a Spring 2026 Graduate Assistantship will be accepted until the position is filled. Priority will be given to application received before December 1, 2025.

Open Positions for Spring 2026

Graduate Assistant for Athletics

The Graduate Assistant for Sports Information will assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information in the promotion of Holy Family University and its 19 varsity athletic programs, while operating with integrity and in a welcoming manner that complies with NCAA, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, Athletics Department and University rules and regulations. The Graduate Assistant will cooperate and work harmoniously within the athletics department, and the campus community, as appropriate, in carrying out the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program.

Graduate Assistant for Career Development Services

The Graduate Assistant (GA) works under the supervision of the Interim Administrator for Internships and Career Services. The GA’s primary responsibility is contributing to the University's mission of fostering student success by providing valuable support in career-related initiatives. The GA provides comprehensive services aimed at empowering students to explore, develop, and achieve their career goals. The Graduate Assistant will gain valuable experience in higher education, career development, and student engagement.

Graduate Assistant for the Office of Accessibility Services

The Exam Proctor/ Graduate Assistant (GA) reports to the Director of Accessibility Services and is primarily responsible for proctoring exams in a controlled and supportive environment at Holy Family University’s Northeast campus. This role ensures that testing accommodations are provided fairly and securely while fostering a welcoming, stress-free atmosphere for test-takers. The GA will secure test materials, verify student identity, enforce testing policies, and maintain communication with faculty regarding test completion. Initial training will provide candidates with clear expectations and guidelines to ensure compliance with the university’s testing standards. This position requires flexible availability, with a start time as early as 8am until about 4pm, Monday through Thursday. An exam schedule will be provided in advance so that the GA can plan accordingly.

Graduate Assistant for the Office of Advancement

Work in the Office of University Advancement, located in Marian Hall, on a range of projects and tasks to support Holy Family’s goal to increase engagement and philanthropy while fostering loyalty, lifelong relationships, commitment, and community among all alumni, students, parents and friends. Provide assistance to the Assistant Vice President and the Advancement team in carrying our projects, including assisting in planning and producing alumni and stewardship events, researching and importing updates into our constituent database, preparing research profiles on individuals, corporate and foundation donors, and replying to emails, and other tasks as assigned.

Graduate Assistant for the Office of Information Technology

Holy Family University's Office of Information Technology is seeking a motivated and creative Graduate Assistant (GA) to join our team. This position is designed for graduate students passionate about enhancing how users interact with technology. The GA will focus on developing and improving user experiences for our digital platforms, with a particular emphasis on crafting intuitive, accessible, and effective training and resources for faculty, staff, and students across the university.

Other Graduate Assistantship Opportunities

These positions are currently filled.

Graduate Assistant for the Office of Marketing & Communications

The Graduate Assistant to the VP for Marketing & Communications (VPMC) will serve within the division of the office of the President. This role will serve as an administrator to the VP for Marketing & Communications, responsible for assisting in the smooth and efficient operation of the Marketing & Communications department. This role will encompass a blend of planning, project management, operational assistance, and relationship management. This position is up to 20 hours per week over a 9-month period and is ideal for individuals who are looking for an opportunity for an immersive experience in a marketing & communications department with an opportunity to apply their organizational skills both at the planning and operational levels, while serving in a supportive role.

Graduate Assistant for Student Life

The Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement is a student-centered position and has responsibilities of program management for both on- and off-campus events, as well as to provide administrative and operational support for the Student Engagement Office and Registered Student Organizations. This position will work closely with the Assistant Director for Student Engagement to expand current social media and marketing support, manage and promote club sports and intramurals and expand our Mascot program in order to foster a culturally rich, diverse, and vibrant campus community. This position is a 20-hour per week, 12-month, live-on position within Student Life, ideal for individuals who are looking for an opportunity for a comprehensive and valuable experience in student engagement and campus life and leadership. This role is part of the on-campus para-professional and professional staff on-call rotation and will require times when night, evening, and weekend availability is necessary.

Graduate Assistant for Community & Belonging

The Graduate Assistant for Community & Belonging will focus on community building, residential development and support the work of the Advisory Council for Community & Belonging. This position will ensure successful implementation and support of the Residence Hall Association (RHA), and serve as a liaison between students and residence life staff. This position will support the Assistant Director of Residence Life and on-campus Community Assistants in engagement and program development. The role works closely with residential life staff to build a positive residential community that fosters opportunities for student growth, group interaction ad individual responsibility within the context of a learning environment. The role will also provide general administrative and operational support to residence life and the Assistant Director and Director. This position is a 20-hour per week, 12-month, live-on position within Student Life, ideal for individuals who are looking for an opportunity for a comprehensive and valuable experience in student engagement and campus life and leadership. This role is part of the on-campus para-professional and professional staff on-call rotation and will require times when night, evening, and weekend availability is necessary.

Graduate Assistant for the Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) Department

The Graduate Assistant (GA) works under the supervision of the Doctorate of Psychology in Counseling Psychology Program Director. The GA’s primary responsibility is contributing to the University's mission of service responsibility and life-long learning through the application of skills to practice and practical learning opportunities to help foster competent professionals and responsible citizens. The GA will be responsible for supporting program admissions/recruitment, coordinating administrative tasks for the program, and developing and implementing a program improvement project. The Graduate Assistant will gain valuable experience in higher education and curriculum/program development.

Graduate Assistant for the Office of Enrollment Management

This position will provide support the Office of Enrollment Management - Graduate/Adult Admissions by carrying out projects, assisting in planning for campus events, conducting research and benchmarking projects. The position will assist Graduate and Adult Admissions office recruitment and yield initiatives; contacting/calling inquiries, applicants, admitted students; assisting the Director with streamlining new processes for the office (admission decisions, packets, other mailings, etc); provide support to Graduate/Adult recruiters with data entry into CRM. The goal is to have support in the office to help conduct tasks allowing the team to focus on increased enrollment targets for the University.

Interested in Applying?

Interested applicants should submit their Cover Letter and Resume to gradassist@holyfamily.edu. If you have any questions about a position or the process, please reach out to Shawn Kennedy, Director of Graduate and Adult Admissions at skennedy@holyfamily.edu.