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. Prospective and current students interested in these opportunities should contact Dr. Dante Salto at salto@uwm.edu. Each position offers a unique combination of tuition credits (up to full tuition coverage), stipend amounts, and employee benefits (health insurance) to support your academic journey and professional growth. Applications remain open until positions are filled.

Open Positions Starting Spring 2024

Graduate Intern of Success Coaching
  • Unit: Student Success Center
  • Description: The Student Success Center is seeking up to three energetic, empathetic, and self-motivated individuals to serve in a variety of roles within the MKE Scholars, First Year Forward, Smart Start, and other success coaching efforts through the center. These individuals will be responsible for aiding in the facilitation and evaluation of success coaching for the three programs listed above. These academic coaching programs consist of 1:1 coaching and mentoring services and academic skills building. Applicants for this position should be motivated to support undergraduate students through their unique and rigorous academic journeys. The Graduate Intern(s) will also serve as contributing members of the professional staff team in the Student Success Center.
  • Benefits: Hourly rate up to $15/hour for up to 20 hours per week; on-going professional development opportunities.
  • Application Deadline: Rolling application through May 24, 2024.

Graduate Intern of Success Coaching Position Information (PDF)

Open Positions Starting Fall 2024

Graduate Project Assistant
  • Unit: Student Success Center
  • Description: The Student Success Center is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to serve in a variety of roles within the office. This individual will be responsible for success coaching within the Fund for Wisconsin Scholars (FFWS) Program. The FFWS provides grants that open the door to a better world, helping ensure that higher education is accessible and affordable, and that degree completion is achieved. The graduate assistant will focus on the success and retention of the Fund for Wisconsin Scholars students within this program and will serve as contributing member of the professional staff team in the Student Success Center.
  • Benefits: Hourly rate up to $15/hour for up to 20 hours per week; full tuition remission; on-going professional development opportunities.
  • Application Deadline: May 13, 2024.

Graduate Project Assistant Position Information (PDF)

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
  • Planning for the Future, TRIO, and Pre-College Programs Administrator
  • Administration of Equity, Diversity, and Academic Success Program
  • Youth Education and Community Engagement Assistant
  • Career Community Coach
  • Project Assistant for Career Communities
  • College of Business Advisor and 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.