Lesley University Graduate Assistant Program

2008-2009 application period is closed

DESCRIPTION:  The Lesley University Graduate Assistant Program reflects the commitment of the University to provide equal educational opportunities to those historically underserved by higher education and to respond to the needs of society and the student.  The Graduate Assistant Program offers students the opportunity to work closely with faculty in teaching, scholarship, or academic support activities.  In addition to developing skills related to their professional goals, students benefit from working with faculty/administrators who serve in dual roles as supervisors and mentors.  All graduate students who have been accepted for admissions for on-campus programs are eligible to apply.  Since serving historically underserved students is one of the primary goals of the program, ALANA (African-American, Latino, Asian American, and Native American) students particularly are encouraged to apply.  Graduate Assistants are contracted on an academic year basis (October through May). Two positions are reserved for international students.

PROCESS: Students who have been accepted for admission to an on-campus program should contact the Office of the Provost to request an application. Application forms will be available April 28, 2008.  The application deadline for students and faculty/administrators is Friday, June 20, 2008.  Students will be notified of the committee's decision by Friday, July 18, 2008.  When selected students return to campus, they will arrange an interview with the mentor with whom they have been matched. Faculty/Administrators will make the final selection based on the fit between student and mentor interests/skills. Selected students will be entered into the payroll system through the Provost's office. Students should bring the requisite documentation and the signed employment agreement with them.

KINDS OF POSITIONS:  Students are placed in a variety of positions, including teaching assistantships, research assistantships, academic support work or administrative support work.  All positions have both professional training and a mentoring component.

AWARDS AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Successful candidates are awarded $3400 per academic year issued in eight monthly allotments (October-May) at $425.  Payments are made on the 25th of the month when paychecks are mailed directly to the students' home address.  Awards are reported to Lesley University's Financial Aid Office and Payroll Office. The $3400 award is considered a part of an official financial aid award.  All assignments require the equivalent of ten hours of work per week during the academic year (approximately 130 hours per semester).

For further information, please contact:
Michael Caballero, Assistant to the Provost for Special Projects
Office of the Provost
29 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA  02138
(617) 349-8634

Letter from the Provost to Faculty and Administrators [pdf]

Faculty/Administrator Application [doc]

Letter from the Provost to Students

Student Application [doc]

Current GAP Handbook (2008-2009) [doc]