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 mustcontact 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
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 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.
Resident Educational Assistant for Student Leadership
Term: August-mid May (with summer option) – renewable
Unit: University Housing
Description: The Resident Educational Assistant for Student Leadership is responsible for supporting the student governance and leadership in Residence Halls. UWM is a public research university with a dual mission of access and research, and is the most diverse school in the UW system. In this role, focus is on working with the community councils and supporting leadership programming in the residence halls, large-scale initiatives, working with RAs, recruitment, and providing training to students and professionals on campus.
Benefits: $950 monthly stipend, housing, parking,
Application Deadline: Feb. 23, 2024
Resident Educational Assistant for Engagement
Term: August-mid May (with summer option) – renewable
Unit: University Housing
Description: The Resident Educational Assistant for Engagement is responsible for supporting programming Initiatives within the Residence Halls. UWM is a public research university with a dual mission of access and research, and is the most diverse school in the UW system. In this role, the focus is on committee advising, late-night programming, service, and social justice initiatives, working with RAs, recruitment, and providing training to students and professionals on campus.
Benefits: $950 monthly stipend, housing, parking,
Application Deadline: Feb. 23, 2024
Resident Educational Assistant for Living Learning Communities and Academic Initiatives
Term: August-mid May (with summer option) – renewable
Unit: University Housing
Description: The Resident Educational Assistant for Living Learning Communities and Academic Initiatives is responsible for supporting Living Learning Communities and Academic Initiatives within the Residence Halls. UWM is a public research university with a dual mission of access and research, and is the most diverse school in the UW system. In this role, the focus is on supporting the approximately 20 LLCs by working with programming, large-scale initiatives, working with RAs, recruitment, and providing training to students and professionals on campus.
Benefits: $950 monthly stipend, housing, parking,
Application Deadline: Feb. 23, 2024
University Housing Desk and Security Operations Assistant
Term: August-mid May (with summer option) – renewable
Unit: University Housing
Description: The University Housing Desk and Security Operations Assistant is responsible for overseeing the Security and Service Desk operations in the residence halls. This includes co-supervision of student staff, recruitment, hiring, and customer service in Residence Halls. UWM is a public research university with a dual mission of access and research, and is the most diverse school in the UW system. In this role, focus is on customer services, community safety and resources, evaluation, recruitment, and providing training to student employees and professionals in the residence halls.
Benefits: $950 monthly stipend, housing, parking,
Application Deadline: Feb. 23, 2024
Lubar Student Engagement Graduate Assistantship
Unit: Lubar College of Business
Description: This role will provide you experience in academic advising, coordinating retention efforts for students in areas of academic success and support, and be involved in executing event programming such as our annual Lubar Fall Welcome, Lubar Majors and Student Organization Fair, Dinner with the Dean, and other related student appreciation and recognition events throughout the academic year. The Student Engagement Graduate Assistant is a contributing member of the Undergraduate Student Services team and on-campus professional development opportunities and training are available.
Benefits: Hourly rate up to $15/hour, up to 25 hours during the academic year; full-tuition remission.
Priority Deadline: May 3, 2024; position will remain open until filled.
Graduate Assistant for Arts and Cultural Programs
Unit: Student Involvement, UWM
Description: Student Involvement is looking for an outgoing and dynamic individual to serve a key role in the development and implementation of campus events and programs, and to assist in the oversight of three Union units: Union Art Gallery, Union Studio Arts and Craft Centre, and Union Cinema. This individual will have the opportunity to lead the planning and implementation of artistic, cultural and social events, develop marketing strategies to reach a diverse student body, and advise students in the event planning process. Additionally, this individual will assist with liaising for 16 arts-based student organizations. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to connect with students and colleagues throughout the Division and learn about student development and co-curricular involvement at a large, urban university.
Benefits: The hourly rate of pay for this position is $17.50 and pays bi-weekly on Thursdays; on-going professional development and mentoring opportunities.
Priority Deadline: Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Graduate Assistant for the Campus Activities Board
Unit: Student Involvement, UWM
Description: Student Involvement is looking for an outgoing and dynamic student employee to serve as an advisor, mentor, coach and resource for the Campus Activities Board. This individual will provide support, guidance and leadership with programs developed by the membership of CAB. This includes the opportunity to assist students with event planning and assist students with creating marketing and communication strategies to reach a diverse student body. The selected candidate will also have the opportunity to learn a great deal about student development and co-curricular engagement at a large, public, urban research university and to connect with colleagues throughout the Division of Student Affairs and the Student Union.
Benefits: The hourly rate of pay for this position is $17.50 and pays bi-weekly on Thursdays; on-going professional development and mentoring opportunities.
Priority Deadline: Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Description: Student Involvement is looking for a graduate student employee to serve as an advisor, coach, and resource for the fraternity and sorority community. This individual will provide support for the governing councils and chapter leadership, as well as leadership for programs developed by the department. This includes the opportunity to directly advise student organizations; plan events and activities; participate in the development of leadership curriculum and resources; create marketing and communication materials; and facilitate trainings for the fraternity and sorority community.
Benefits: The hourly rate of pay for this position is $17.50 for 20 hours per week and pays bi-weekly on Thursdays; on-going professional development and mentoring opportunities.
Priority Deadline: Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Graduate Assistant for Student Organization Experiences
Unit: Student Involvement, UWM
Description: Student Involvement is looking for an outgoing and dynamic graduate student employee to serve as an advisor and resource for involved student leaders and students interested in seeking co-curricular experiences on campus. This individual will provide support and leadership for the Student Organization Experiences and the Student Leadership Programs (SLP) initiatives being developed by the department. This position includes the opportunity to plan events, support student organizations through the creation of resources and training, create marketing and communication materials, participate in the development of leadership program curriculum and resources, and conduct presentations for various audiences. The selected candidate will also learn about student development, student leadership, and co-curricular involvement at a large, public, urban research university and connect with colleagues throughout the Division.
Benefits: The hourly rate of pay for this position is $17.50 for 20 hours per week; on-going professional development and mentoring opportunities.
Priority deadline: Accepting applications until the position is filled.
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.