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Mailing Address
Saint Francis University
P.O. Box 600
Loretto, PA

15940-0600

Career Services

 

Graduate Assistantships
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Saint Francis University

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Graduate Assistantships are offered at Saint Francis University in a variety of academic departments and administrative offices throughout campus.   

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Acceptance to one of the university’s graduate programs as a full-time student
  • Each department may have additional requirements
  • Once hired, completion of a Graduate Assistant (GA) contract through Academic Affairs – terms to be determined between the sponsoring department and the Graduate Assistant.

DEPARTMENTS/OFFICES WHO HAVE HIRED GRADUATE ASSISTANTS

  • Academic Departments (MBA, Chemistry, PA, PT, etc.)
  • Academic Affairs
  • Admissions
  • Advancement
  • Athletics (coaching assistant, sports marketing, student-athlete development, etc.)
  • Center for International Education and Outreach
  • CERMUSA (Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Underserved Areas)
  • Institutional Research
  • IT Services
  • Human Resources Office
  • Renewable Energy Center
  • Small Business Development Center
  • Student Development Division (Career Services, Residence Life, Student Activities, etc.) 

TUITION REMISSION

  • Graduate assistants are eligible for full tuition remission for up to 9 credits per semester.  Summer varies according to each department.
  • Fees, books and additional credits are the responsibility of the graduate assistant.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Submit a Graduate Assistantship application and resume to Career Services.
  • Applications available from Career Services, at 814-472-3019,  302 Scotus Hall, careeerservices@francis.edu or at www.francis.edu/career
  • Send completed applications to Career Services, Saint Francis University, P.O. Box 600, Loretto, PA 15940,   Fax: 814-472-3889.
  • The individual department will directly contact prospective GA applicants, but applicants are also encouraged to make contact and follow up with those who have openings.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

  • Concerning graduate programs, contact the program coordinators.
  • Concerning assistantship placement opportunities, contact the Career Services Office at 814-472-3019, careeerservices@francis.edu, or the individual departments which are sponsoring the positions.
  • Concerning contract information, once hired, contact the graduate program coordinator. 

 CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION.  Forward completed application by mail or fax to:

Career Services Office
Saint Francis University
P.O. Box 600, 203 Raymond Hall
Loretto, PA  15940
FAX:  814-472-3889
Questions?  Contact Career Services at 814-472-3019, careerservices@francis.edu.

 

Saint Francis University

Career Services
203 Raymond
814-472-3019
Fax: 814-472-3889

Hours:
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., evenings by appointment

Julie Barris
Career Services & Adult Degree & Continuing Studies Director/Associate Dean
careerservices@francis.edu

Beth McGregor
Associate Director
careerservices@francis.edu

Melissa Stasik,
Student Career Coordinator
careerservices@francis.edu

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