Graduate Assistant - School of Business & Technology

Position to start August 2026. Open until filled.

Occupational Summary:
The School of Business & Technology graduate assistant will play a pivotal role in organizing and promoting the school events, ensuring they run smoothly and reach a wide audience. In addition to these responsibilities, the graduate assistant will manage routine office tasks with precision and efficiency, contributing to the overall productivity of our department. Their proactive engagement with faculty members will foster a collaborative and dynamic environment, further enhancing our academic community.

Work Performed:

1. Event planning, promotion, and coordination.
2. Digital media strategy and management.
3. Community relationship development.
4. Student-facing communication.
5. Workflow analysis and optimization: Identify, develop, and implement efficiency measures.
6. Software management.
7. AI solution development and testing.

1. This is a 12-month position with a contract that requires annual renewal.
2. Monthly stipend of $250.00 throughout the yearly contract.
3. University housing is not provided for Graduate Assistants; however, they may coordinate with the Director of Residence Life to explore availability if housing is not at full capacity.
4. Graduate Assistants will be provided with the 120-day meal plan option, which may be subject to tax implications. Meals are available only when the dining hall is open for traditional students.
5. Eligible for fall, spring, and summer tuition waiver. The student is responsible for payment of books, general fees, parking, and living expenses. Must follow tuition waiver policy and submittal deadlines. 
6. Note: Certain benefits associated with this position (including tuition waivers, stipends, housing, and meal plans) may be treated as taxable income under IRS guidelines. Tax treatment varies by individual circumstance; the student is responsible for any applicable taxes.

1. Graduate Assistant for the School of Business & Technology may not hold other full-time employment.  Other part-time employment in or outside the University must receive prior approval from the Director of Human Resources. 
2. Tuition remission scholarships are dependent upon enrollment in the course(s) by regular, tuition-paying students. The university reserves the right to move classes from the face-to-face modality to the online modality to ensure a reasonable minimum class size is met, at the sole discretion of the university. Tuition remission scholarships do not guarantee that any course will be available in any given modality, depending upon enrollment. If space is limited in any class, persons using any tuition benefit scholarships may be enrolled in the order in which they registered for the class.
3. As a condition for retention in the role, the Graduate Assistant must remain in good academic standing, which is a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
4. A criminal background check will be performed before the employment offer.

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that new employees are authorized to work in the U.S. US Immigration law protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin.

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email hr@newmanu.edu in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.