Graduate Assistant - Department of Community Engagement & Leadership
Graduate Assistant – Department of Community Engagement & Leadership
Department: Department of Community Engagement
Term of appointment: One year assignment, with option to renew beginning with the Fall 2026 semester. Assignment is 12 months.
Salary: $10.00 per hour up to $6,400 (up to 3,200 per semester) plus 6 credits tuition per semester (fall/spring/summer) of paid tuition and fees.
Requirements: Undergraduate degree in business, psychology, education, communication or other community-related field. Professional community engagement experience preferred. Applicants for this assistantship must already have been admitted into a University graduate program and must commit to enroll in a minimum of six (6)
credits per semester. The application processes for the graduate programs and graduate assistantships are separate.
Primary duties: The graduate assistant will support the Department of Community Engagement and Leadership in departmental operations, outreach, and community engagement initiatives. Duties will include assisting with outreach, marketing, and administrative activities, including social media content development and account management; supporting the development and maintenance of community partnerships; and assisting with the planning and implementation of community-based events. Additional responsibilities include maintaining records, processing paperwork for faculty and students, ordering supplies, and performing other duties that support departmental programs, student initiatives, and community engagement efforts.
Work 20 hours per week on campus, except during vacations and holidays.
Qualified applicants should submit materials by August 17, 2026.
Qualified applicants should forward a cover letter, resume and names/contact information for at least three references via email to twalker@pointpark.edu (preferred) or mail to:
Dr. Tahirah Walker
Associate Professor
Chair, Department of Community Engagement & Leadership
Point Park University
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984
When responding via email please reference - GRADUATE ASSISTANT – Community Engagement and Leadership - in the subject line.
Please submit documents in Rich Text (.txt) Word document (.doc) or Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf).
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Due to the high volume of resumes received, Point Park University will not be able to respond to inquiries regarding the status of your resume. If we determine that your skills and experience match the position requirements, we will contact you to discuss the opportunity further. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to revisit our website at www.pointpark.edu for the status of the position and future opportunities.
Point Park University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.