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Graduate Assistant - Business Management

Position:          Graduate Assistant – Rowland School of Business

Department:   Business Management

Term of appointment:  This position is for the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time tuition is for nine (9) graduate credits per term (not including summer), up to a maximum of 18 graduate credits per year. Room, board, additional tuition charges, books and incidental costs are not included.

Salary: Graduate Assistant positions require up to 20 hours of work on campus per week and are only open to students who are registered, full-time degree candidates.

Requirements:  Students must be enrolled in graduate classes within their program each semester they receive a Graduate Assistant stipend.

  • Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree with outstanding academic record.
  • Discipline Area: Admittance into the MBA or MA of Organizational Leadership program;
  • Must maintain enrollment and an overall GPA of 3.0;
  • Experience with leadership programs and activities.
  • Above average communication skills – quality writing, verbal, and listening skills.
  • Maintain a professional manner on and off campus.
  • Ability to uphold strict confidentiality guidelines.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and basic social media management.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic environment.

FUNCTION: The Department of Management in the Rowland School of Business at Point Park University is seeking a Graduate Assistant (GA) for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position provides daily administrative support for the Management Department and assists with key Rowland School of Business and department initiatives such as Women in Industry (WIN). The Graduate Assistant will also have the opportunity to engage in academic research aligned with their professional and scholarly interests. This position is ideal for a graduate student seeking hands-on leadership experience while pursuing their degree at Point Park University.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

The Graduate Assistant will be assigned responsibility in project areas listed below:

  • Assist with leadership of department initiatives such as Women in Industry, Entrepreneurship Center, and RSB Podcasts.
  • Assist the Department Chair and Program Directors with administrative tasks.
  • Help coordinate departmental events, meetings, and guest speaker engagements.
  • Provide logistical support for Program Directors and student engagement activities.
  • Assist Program Directors in preparing academic resources and grant proposals.
  • Provide assistance and coordination for RSB functions and programs involving alumni, faculty, staff and students.
  • Support community engagement efforts, including partnerships with local businesses and industry professionals.
  • Develop marketing materials and social media content to promote program initiatives.
  • Maintain program records and track participation in events and mentorship activities.
  • Conduct literature reviews, data analysis, and research support on topics related to management, leadership, and organizational development.
  • Other duties as assigned

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:
  • Experience organizing projects and events.
  • Willingness to lead, offer opinions and direction.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access).
  • Basic experience with Adobe Photoshop.
  • Self-starter, willing to work independently.
  • Social media and basic design skills are desirable

Qualified applicants should submit letter of interest, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other pertinent applications materials to rowlandschoolofbusiness@pointpark.edu . Refer to “Department of Management GA" in the subject line. 

*Note: Point Park University Alumni DO NOT need to submit transcripts. We can request those from the Registrar’s Office without charge.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Applicants selected for the Graduate Assistantship for the 2025-2026 academic year will be notified via email by the end April 2025.

Point Park University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.