Manager of Student Employment and Graduate Assistantships

Overview:

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Manager of Student Employment and Graduate Assistantships, a highly visible leadership role that plays a critical part in supporting student success and advancing the university's workforce development initiatives.

Reporting to the University Director of Financial Aid, the Manager of Student Employment and Graduate Assistantships provides centralized leadership for the coordination, administration, and compliance of all on-campus and university-affiliated student employment, including Federal Work-Study, institutional non-federal work-study positions, graduate student employment, and graduate assistantships across the university.

Working collaboratively with academic units and administrative offices across the University, the Manager ensures consistent practices, regulatory compliance, and a high-quality student employment experience that supports both student success and institutional needs. This role also serves as a strategic partner in maximizing the effective use of student employment and financial aid funding while helping connect students with meaningful employment opportunities aligned with their academic and career interests. 

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 20 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting national and conference titles — including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in men’s ice hockey, a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities.

The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings.

As Quinnipiac grows, the university remains guided by the core values that define our community and shapes the experience of every student and employee.

• We are fiercely committed to ensuring every Bobcat thrives. We are a lifelong partner for every learner.
• We passionately care about our community. Everyone should feel welcome and valued.
• We boldly shape our university's future. We will forge a path of impact together.

These values are the foundation of who we are and reflect the Quinnipiac spirit found across our campuses. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

Student Employment Administration

• Provide centralized coordination of all on-campus student employment processes, including recruitment support, hiring, onboarding, job training, and oversight. This includes off-campus jobs that are under the direction of and administered by the University,  such as America Reads, or with other non-profit agencies
• Serve as the primary institutional resource for student employment policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations.

Federal Work-Study Administration & Financial Aid Collaboration

• Coordinate administration of the Federal Work‑Study program in partnership with the Offices of Financial Aid, Human Resources and Budget.
• Monitor student eligibility, earnings limits, and regulatory compliance
• Develop and maintain clear guidance for departments employing Federal Work-Study students to ensure compliance with federal regulations, including expectations related to job duties, position eligibility, and program requirements.

Graduate Student Employment & Assistantships

• Coordinate graduate student employment and graduate assistantship appointments in collaboration with academic units and the Office of Graduate Studies.
• Develop and implement clearer, more consistent graduate assistantship processes, guidelines, and position definitions to support compliance, transparency, and operational efficiency across the University.
• Support consistent appo