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FYE Graduate Assistant - Learning Commons

University of Cincinnati
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Apr 03, 2026
Job Description Apply now Job Title: FYE Graduate Assistant - Learning Commons Posting Start Date: 4/2/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Description The Learning Commons provides centralized academic support for University of Cincinnati students.We bring together faculty, best-practices in teaching and learning, and hundreds of outstanding peer educators to create flexible academic success programming. We're seeking motivated candidates who enjoy working in a fast-moving environment to help students achieve their full potential! This position will support the development and management of First Year Experience Learning Communities. This may include assisting in undergraduate and graduate staff hiring and training, student staff observations, curriculum development, data collection and analysis, and leading the Learning Communities program's unique student attendance process. The Graduate Assistant may also assist in evaluating and creating new programmatic goals and procedures. Learn more about our Learning Communities program here! Past experience working in first-year experience, the Learning Commons, or other student support services is not required but is preferred. Compensation and Logistics Hours:This is a10-hour per week appointment. Duration:The position will run fromJune 22nd,2026,toJune 18th,2027,with theoptionto continue into thesubsequentacademic year.There may also bean optionto begin earlier in the summer if available. Pay:The position is a$9,000stipend position with pay thataverages to$19.56per hour.GraduateAssistantsare not required towork duringuniversity breaks.If needed, GraduateAssistantswill be paid separatelyfor time worked duringthese weeks. Required Skills and Experiences Experience with or passion for mentoring students to develop their academic, social-emotional, and/or professional skills Ability to work collaboratively within a team Attention to detail and the ability to problem solve Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work independently according to given guidelines PreferredSkillsand Experiences Experience with or passion for mentoring students to develop their academic, social-emotional, and/or professional skills Ability to work collaboratively within a team Attention to detail and the ability to problem solve Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work independently according to given guidelines Must be registered for at least twelve graduate credit hours each quarter of the academic year. Must meet eligibility criteria published by graduate programs that make awards and appointments. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Hourly Pay Rate:$9000 stipend To learn more about student employment at The University of Cincinnati, please clickhere. To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit ourCareers Page. Important: To apply for a student position, you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal.We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites, including Handshake.For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR atjobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ:101996 Apply now