ACHEA Higher Education Graduate Assistantships

Embark on a transformative journey in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs through our distinctive graduate assistantship and fellowships offerings. The ACHEA program, in collaboration with various units at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin System, enables these invaluable opportunities, tailored for the aspiring higher education leaders of tomorrow.

Visit this page for the latest updates frequently. Most positions are posted in the Fall and Spring terms. Only ACHEA prospective and current students interested in these opportunities must contact Dr. Dante Salto at salto@uwm.edu. Each position offers a unique combination of tuition credits (up to full tuition coverage), stipend amounts, employee benefits (health insurance), and/or housing. Applications remain open until positions are filled.

Open Positions Starting Fall 2024

Unit: Dean of Students Office
Description: The Dean of Students Office seeks student-centered and asset-minded individuals who have sound judgment, compassion, ethical leadership, complex reasoning, strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and deep interest in understanding and navigating issues related to poverty, mental health, equity, and inclusion to support students who experience significant challenges during college. The Graduate Project Assistant (GA) meets with students who may be in distress, offers guidance, coordinates resources, maintains detailed records, and follows up with students, caretakers, employees, and campus partners. This position also supports the development of case management services within the Dean of Students Office by engaging in various duties including, but not limited to, cultivating relationships with campus partners and community agencies, leading workshops, developing marketing and website materials, assisting with assessment, and working in the food pantry. All members of the Dean of Students Office, including Graduate Project Assistants, answer phones, perform administrative duties, participate in campus events, and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits: Hourly rate up to $14.95/hour; full tuition remission; health care benefits; on-going professional development opportunities
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024

Previous Positions

Last year, twelve graduate assistantship positions opened. Previous roles have enabled our students to gain practical experience and contribute to a variety of critical areas, in roles such as:

Academic Advisor
Academic Support and Student Success Assistant
Administration of Equity, Diversity, and Academic Success Program
Career Community Coach
College of Business Advisor and Assistant
Graduate Assistant for Student Organization Experiences
Leadership Programs – Fraternity and Sorority Life
Planning for the Future, TRIO, and Pre-College Programs Administrator
Project Assistant for Career Communities
Resident Educational Assistant for Living Learning Communities and Academic Initiatives
Resident Educational Assistant for Student Leadership
Student Engagement Graduate Assistantship
Student Success Coaching
Youth Education and Community Engagement Assistant

University of Wisconsin System Higher Education Fellowship Program

The ACHEA program partners with the University of Wisconsin System Administration to offer Higher Education Fellowship Program positions. The fellowship is designed to provide unique learning experiences to graduate and professional students interested in higher education, public policy, and leadership. Fellows will receive a graduate assistantship, including tuition remission and a stipend, for one academic year with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Incoming and current students are encouraged to apply. Incoming students must be admitted to and enroll in the ACHEA program to be eligible. Application deadline: Spring of every year.

If you would like more information about graduate assistantships and fellowships, contact Dr. Dante Salto at salto@uwm.edu.