PDE Programs-GSSA Summer & Fall

PDE Programs-GSSA for Summer & Fall 2026

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and must be attached as the first page of your resume. The letter should address your specific interest in and fit with this GSSA position. Please include your University Department/Program affiliation and year in graduate studies.

Rackham Graduate School seeks a GSSA to oversee and provide assistance with programming that supports our graduate student community. The Graduate Student Programming Coordinator GSSA is a new position with the Professional Development and Engagement (PDE) Office that will assist the Assistant Director of Professional Development and Engagement with the maintenance and creation of programs, resources, and initiatives related to assisting incoming students at Rackham, health and wellness, and financial education.

The aim of the position is to coordinate programs that support different graduate student populations.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Professional Development and Engagement

Programming Coordinator GSSA will also assist with the curation of digital content, delivery systems, and podcasts for the graduate student community.

Appointment Period:
Summer half-term 2026 and Fall 2026. (This position is for one term with renewal contingent upon completion of performance expectations and available funding).

Estimated FTE: 50% (20 hours per week)

Compensation:
This appointment provides tuition, required fees, stipend (at the GEO negotiated GSSA monthly rate), Grad Care health insurance, and dental insurance (Option
1).

Number of applicants from last academic year: N/A (previous position has been renewed for several years and no applications were submitted).

The Graduate Student Programming Coordinator GSSA is a new position with the Professional Development and Engagement (PDE) Office that will assist the Assistant Director of Professional Development and Engagement with the maintenance and creation of programs, resources, and initiatives related to assisting incoming students at Rackham, health and wellness, and financial education. The aim of the position is to coordinate programs that support different graduate student populations.

• Liaison with campus offices and internal departments at Rackham when called upon
• Assist Assistant Director of Professional Development and Engagement with Grad School 101 Programming relating to health and wellness and financial education
• Coordinate the Grad Well Podcast Initiative
• Conduct focus group/needs assessment with student affinity communities when
• Coordinate programs/workshops when needed
• Create content for Grad School 101 Canvas portal for new students
• Assist with other signature events and initiatives as needed;
• Attend team meetings;
• Draft documents and program materials when needed;
• Assist with the development of program evaluation tools; and
• Generate outcome summary report.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.

NOTE: SOME FLEXIBILITY OF SCHEDULED WORK HOURS IS REQUIRED, INCLUDING EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS ON A PRIOR SCHEDULED BASIS.

Applicants must be currently registered in a Rackham graduate program. Preference will be given to doctoral students who have reached candidacy. Students who are unsure if they are in a Rackham graduate program should check their graduate program listing in http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

• Familiarity with the needs and challenges of graduate students;
• Previous experience with student support programming;
• Experience delivering programming in virtual formats, including familiarity with
• Canvas, Zoom, and other virtual platforms
• Ability to work as part of a team and capacity to exercise independent initiative;
• Excellent oral and…