College Student Affairs Graduate Assistant - Counseling and Student Personnel

College Student Affairs Graduate Assistant - Counseling and Student Personnel

To be considered for this position, please submit
1) Cover Letter that includes a discussion of skills/experience you will bring to the department (this could include areas like research/scholarship, marketing, social media, administrative/office work, presenting/teaching, communication, etc.);
2) resume;
3) unofficial transcripts;
4) Diversity Statement of at least 200 words that describes your experiences related to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and specifically, how you incorporate this knowledge to engage in culturally responsive practice and how you will continue to advance your knowledge and advocacy around Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) issues;
5) contact information for three references to: amy.moore-1 .

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE
: 3/24/2026

POSITION

START DATE:

8/23/2026

Primary responsibilities include scholarly research projects supporting the College Student Affairs program and faculty. Duties may include course support, assistance with assessment, marketing, and office support.

• Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
• Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.

• Admitted to the M.S. College Student Affairs program.
• Skills and experience of various research-related tasks.
• Skills and experience of various software programs (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Skills and experience with developing content for social media applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Up to $10,000 plus tuition stipends, dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment, and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for a tuition waiver.

Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment.

Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources,  (V),  or 711 (MRS/TTY).

This vacancy notice is available in an alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.