Position Title: Graduate Assistant

Department: Events & Conference Services

Reports To: Director of Events and Conference Services

Eligibility:

Applicants must be accepted and enrolled in a Manhattan University Graduate program of study beginning Fall 2025.

Work Requirements:

For each 18 credits (9 credits per semester) of graduate study scholarship, 600 hours of work is required each academic year (300 hours per semester) during the time the graduate studies are taking place. The supervisor and the Graduate Assistant (“GA”) will determine the hours per week and number of weeks based on the needs of the department and the educational needs of the student.

Time Frame:

Academic Year 1:

(Fall 2025 Semester until Mid-May 2026) – Events & Conference Services Office GA

Academic Year 2:

(Fall 2026 Semester until Mid-May 2027) – Events & Conference Services Office GA

• Must complete 600 hours per academic year (300 hours per semester)

• Must work between 16 - 20 hours per week to reach the required 600 hours

• Must submit timesheets to supervisor, weekly, for recordkeeping of hours met and remaining to reach fulfillment on agreement

• GA’s are not entitled to employee benefits except for those required by law

• Winter and Spring break hours will be discussed with supervisor, and determined by timesheets

Summer Year 1:

(Mid-May 2026 until the end of 2026 Summer Conference Services Season) – GA /Conference Assistant Team Leader

Summer Year 2:

(Mid-May 2027 until the end of 2027 Summer Conference Services Season) – GA/Conference Assistant Team Leader

• Conference Assistant Team Leader paid training program

• Team Leader straight pay post training and through the summer conference season

• 30-40 hours per week required during the summer conference season

• On-campus housing and meals provided during the summer conference season

Other Requirements:

• The GA must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

Job Description:

During the academic year, the Graduate Assistant (GA) will play a dual role and assist with many aspects of the Events and Conference Services Office with administrative functions such as sending emails, phone calls, excel usage, picking up items or delivering items across campus, etc. as well as operational functions such as setting up/breaking down event spaces, staffing events, etc. He/she will also support the hiring of Conference Assistants employed during the summer months.

During the summer months, the GA will transition into a Conference Assistant Team Leader role and work with the office management staff in planning, preparing, and coordinating most aspects of the summer conference season. The summer role will be paid hourly. Additional responsibilities include developing a training program with your fellow Team Leaders and leading a team of Conference Assistants to support the day-to-day summer operations. The three main areas of responsibility are housekeeping, setup and breakdown of meeting facilities and all customer service related activities.

Application Process:

• All interested candidates must submit a formal resume through this online application via Clear Company

• By submitting your online application, you are attesting that you have read and understood the details of this Graduate Assistant position

• Applications are due by Friday, August 15, 2025

*Year 2 employment is contingent on available funding

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.

Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.