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Graduate Assistantships @ Saint Francis University

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 (Education, MBA, Chemistry, PA, PT)
• 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)
• IT Services
• Human Resources Office
• Renewable Energy Center
• Small Business Development Center
• Student Development Division (Career Services, Residence Life, Student Activities, etc.) 
• Writing Center

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 directors.
• 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 Dr. Peter Skoner, Academic Affairs,  814-472-3085, 313 Scotus Hall. 

 To apply, click here for the application. Forward completed application by mail or fax to:

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

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