Graduate Assistant Positions

First-Year Experience Graduate Assistants

The Learning Commons provides centralized academic support for University of Cincinnati students.  We bring together faculty, best-practices in teaching and learning, and hundreds of outstanding peer educators to create flexible academic success programming. We’re seeking motivated candidates who enjoy working in a fast-moving environment to help students achieve their full potential!

This position will support the development and management of First Year Experience Learning Communities. This may include assisting in undergraduate and graduate staff hiring and training, student staff observations, curriculum development, data collection and analysis, and leading the Learning Communities program’s unique student attendance process. The Graduate Assistant may also assist in evaluating and creating new programmatic goals and procedures.  

Learn more about our Learning Communities program here!

Past experience working in first-year experience, the Learning Commons, or other student support services is not required but is preferred.    

Hours: This is a 10-hour per week appointment.

Duration: The position will run from June 22nd, 2026, to June 18th, 2027, with the option to continue into the subsequent academic year. There may also be an option to begin earlier in the summer if available. 

Pay: The position is a $9,000 stipend position with pay that averages to $19.56 per hour. Graduate Assistants are not required to work during university breaks. If needed, Graduate Assistants will be paid separately for time worked during these weeks. 

Required Skills and Experiences: 

  • Experience with or passion for mentoring students to develop their academic, social-emotional, and/or professional skills  
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team  
  • Attention to detail and the ability to problem solve 
  • Strong organizational and communication skills 
  • Ability to work independently according to given guidelines 

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

  • Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or teaching  
  • Experience in Excel or data management 
  • Peer mentorship and student support experience 
  • Experience conducting interviews and/or managing an interview process 
  • Ability to have productive, educational conversations with students in crisis 
  • Openness to learning new responsibilities 

To review the job duties and apply for the role, please visit the FYE Graduate Assistant application.