New England College Graduate and Professional Studies offers students in certain programs the opportunity to apply and participate in Graduate Assistantships.
Coursework and other academic obligations are priority responsibilities of graduate students at New England College. Graduate assistantships typically require 20 hours/per week, with specific schedules determined by the supervisor. Most involve evening and weekend commitments.
If you are interested in applying to become a graduate assistant, click here for a downloadable copy of the application. Please read below for the list of all offered assistantships at the NEC campus.
Office of Public Information
Supervisor: Director of Public Information
To support the efforts of the Office of Public Information at New England College with projects related to the advancement of New England College on campus and in the local and national media. This includes, but is not limited to: writing, editing, research, coordination and coverage of events, development of web content, and dissemination of information.
Undergraduate Admissions
Supervisor: Senior Associate Director of Admission
To support the efforts of the Admission Office, primarily in the area of applicant services, by: meeting with students for the purpose of conducting interviews; helping to develop an applicant database and participate in panel presentations; contacting potential and actual applicants to coordinate completion of the application process. The Admission graduate intern will also assist the Associate Director of Admission in coordinating efforts at the College relating to open house, overnight, and informational programs.
Graduate Admissions
Supervisor: Assistant Director of Graduate Admission
To support the efforts of the Graduate Admission Office, primarily in the area of applicant services, by: meeting with students for the purpose of conducting interviews; helping to develop an applicant database and participate in panel presentations; contacting potential and actual applicants to coordinate completion of the application process, attending recruitment sessions, input applications.
Center for Career and Life Planning
Supervisor: Director of Career and Life Planning
To support the efforts of the Pathways Center, primarily in the area of career services, by: meeting with students for resume writing and career interest inventory work; helping to develop an alumni database and panel presentations; contacting NH employers in order to develop local assistantships, and; developing and publicizing programs. The CLP graduate assistant will also assist the Dean of Students and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in implementing retention efforts at the College.
Athletics: Graduate Assistant Recruiter
Supervisor: Athletic Director/ Head Coaches
To provide recruiting services for all women’s varsity athletic programs (hockey, field hockey, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and softball) through assisting the coaches with the recruiting process. Handle the initial contacts and scouting efforts and collaborate with coaches and the Office of Admission to maintain communication with prospective students. Work with Athletic Director to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations.
Athletics: Sports Information Assistant
Supervisor: Asst. Athletic Director/Sports Information Director
To create and maintain sports information materials, including programs, press releases, website information, live statistics and event promotions. Assist with games and event management. Assist with advising and programming of SAAC.
Office of Student Involvement
Supervisor: Director of Student Involvement
To help support the efforts of the student development staff in the area of Student Activities. Assist with advising of student organizations such as the Student Entertainment Committee and Orientation Leaders. Develop and implement leadership development programs. Manage campus events as necessary.
Office of Residence Life
Supervisor: Director, Office of Residence Life
To support the success and retention of residential Working primarily with the full-time residence life staff, implement departmental programs and initiatives and provide direct support to a particular residence area. Support major department processes (such as room selection and staff training) as well as day-to-day operations. Help with residential programming efforts, community development initiatives, and responses to crises and policy violations. Live-in position.
Office of Engaged Learning/College Convention
Supervisor: Director, Office of Engaged Learning
To support the programming of the Office of Engaged Learning and the Center for Civic Engagement. Manage planning, publicity, and logistics for sponsored events. Assist with planning of political debates and other high-profile civic engagement activities on and off campus. Coordinate assessment of engaged learning activities and support collection of data for surveys related to civic engagement, service learning, alternative breaks, etc.
