Graduate Assistant for Academic Affairs

Job DetailsJob Location: Nichols College - Dudley, MA 01571Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 HourlyJOB DESCRIPTION: Graduate Assistant

DATE: August 2026

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs – Office of the Provost

REPORTS TO:  Executive Assistant to the Provost

 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Must be registered and enrolled in a Nichols College graduate degree program and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

This graduate assistant position is a 24-month, 20 hour/week position; summers and winter break are not included.

50% Tuition Remission

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with coordination of all academic events; event workload is much heavier in the Spring semester.  Attendance at some evening/weekend events will be required.

Support the Academic Affairs team by performing administrative tasks related to the department.

Conduct various research projects for the Academic Deans or Program Chairs.

Work with academic advisors to assist with Test Proctoring process for students with accommodations.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, able to handle a multi-task work environment.

Discretion and judgement with sensitive information.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Computer literacy/proficiency.

Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Light lifting.
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