Graduate Assistantships

  • The Rowan Owl sculpture.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistantships at Rowan University

Graduate Assistantships (GAs) offer students opportunities to gain professional experience, contribute to university programs and initiatives, and potentially receive financial support while pursuing graduate studies.
 
GA positions are available across Rowan University, including academic departments, research centers, student services, and administrative offices. Responsibilities vary by position and may involve program coordination, research support, student engagement, communications, data analysis, or other activities that advance the hiring unit's goals.
 
Graduate Assistantships are highly competitive. Individual positions may attract many qualified applicants, and opportunities are limited. Admission to an MBA or MS Finance program does not guarantee an assistantship. Students interested in GA opportunities should plan to conduct an active search and consider positions across the university, not just within the Rohrer College of Business (RCB).

Explore Opportunities Across Rowan University

Your strongest opportunity may be outside your academic department or college.
 
Graduate business students bring skills and perspectives that can be valuable in many university settings. For example, an MBA or MS Finance student might contribute expertise in budgeting, financial analysis, marketing, operations, project management, data analysis, or organizational development to an academic department, research center, or administrative office.
 
Likewise, an RCB faculty member or department may seek a Graduate Assistant with specialized expertise in mathematics, statistics, psychology, technology, or another discipline that complements the department's existing strengths.
 
A strong match depends on the needs of the hiring unit and the qualifications of the applicant, not necessarily whether the position is located within the student's degree program.
 
Start your search with Rowan's university-wide resources:

How to Strengthen Your Graduate Assistantship Search

Securing a Graduate Assistantship requires preparation, initiative, and persistence. Students can strengthen their approach by:
  • Searching broadly and regularly. Monitor graduate employment opportunities across Rowan, including positions outside RCB. Openings, application deadlines, and hiring schedules may vary by department.
  • Identifying transferable skills. Consider how your academic background, professional experience, technical abilities, and interests could meet a hiring unit's needs, even in a discipline outside business.
  • Tailoring each application. Highlight qualifications and experiences relevant to the specific responsibilities rather than relying on the same general application materials for every position.
  • Exploring multiple opportunities. Apply to several suitable openings when available, provided you meet the stated qualifications. Avoid relying on a single department or position.
  • Following through professionally. Review application instructions carefully, meet deadlines, prepare for interviews, and communicate professionally with prospective supervisors.
Graduate Assistantships can provide valuable experience and financial support, but selection is never guaranteed. Students should consider alternative financial arrangements when planning for graduate study.

Responsibilities, Appointments, and Benefits

Graduate Assistants support the work of university departments, programs, faculty, and administrative units. Depending on the position, responsibilities may include student services, program development, research assistance, event coordination, data management, communications, or other academic and operational activities.
 
Rowan offers both full-time and part-time Graduate Assistantships. Typical arrangements include:
  • Full-time appointments: generally require 20 hours of work per week and may include tuition remission, typically for nine credits, and/or a stipend.
  • Part-time appointments: generally require 10 hours of work per week and may include tuition remission, typically for six credits, and/or a stipend.
Specific responsibilities, appointment duration, eligibility requirements, tuition remission, stipends, and other conditions depend on the position and applicable university policies. Students should review the terms of each opportunity carefully before accepting an appointment.
 
For current university requirements and employment conditions, visit Rowan's Graduate Assistantship Guidelines.

Graduate Assistantships Within the Rohrer College of Business

The Rohrer College of Business offers Graduate Assistant positions that support faculty, academic departments, and College initiatives. Specific responsibilities and available positions vary by academic year and organizational needs.
 
Students pursuing graduate business degrees are welcome to explore RCB opportunities, but positions are not reserved exclusively for business students. Applicants from other disciplines may also be considered when their qualifications align with a particular position.
 
Explore RCB academic departments and schools:
These department links are provided for exploring academic units, faculty, and areas of interest. They are not listings of available Graduate Assistantships.
 
Students interested in available RCB positions should begin with Rowan's university-wide graduate employment listings and follow the application instructions provided by the hiring unit.
 
For general questions about graduate business programs, contact the Office of Graduate Business
Studies at GraduateBusinessStudies@rowan.edu. Graduate Assistantship hiring decisions are made by the individual hiring departments or units.