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Grad Success Graduate Assistant

Posting ID 157485
Department Graduate College Administration/Graduate College
Jobcode Graduate Research Assistant
Working Title Grad Success Graduate Assistant
Details

Job Summary: 
The Grad Success Graduate Assistant supports professional development services and resources for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at the University of Iowa. Responsibilities include collecting and organizing content for communications, programs, and workshops, as well as assisting with events such as New Graduate Student Orientation, the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, and the P2P mentoring program. 

This graduate assistantship is a 50% appointment (20 hours per week) and includes tuition coverage and a stipend. This position also offers opportunities to gain experience in program coordination, graduate student professional development, and university communications. 

Job Functions: 

  • Support programming and events for the Graduate Student Success Center (e.g., updating links, creating certificates, and initiating surveys in Qualtrics). 

  • Review and collect relevant events and opportunities from partner platforms (e.g., Beyond the Professoriate, CIRTL) and assist with communicating these opportunities to stakeholders. 

  • Provide logistical support for events and attend programs when available outside of class schedules. 

  • Assist with the development or facilitation of graduate-specific workshops on career and professional development topics. 

Supervision Received: 
General supervision is provided by a Grad Success staff member. 

Qualifications: 

  • Demonstrated teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of students, faculty, and staff in a complex university environment. 

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently to complete assigned projects. 

  • Experience using university technology platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Office. 

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, including written, interpersonal, and presentation skills. 

  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. 

 

 

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Contact JENNIFER TEITLE
Email: jennifer-teitle@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions To apply, please submit:

A cover letter highlighting your interest in working on a graduate student support team and any background relevant to this position.

A resume or CV.
Ad Start Date 04/03/2026
Ad End Date 04/17/2026