Bowling Green State University

Graduate Assistantships

Internships and Co-ops

Regular Student Employment

Eligibility: Available fall and spring semesters to students enrolled for at least 4 graduate credit hours. Summer employment does not require enrollment as long as students have not yet completed their degree requirements, and plan to be enrolled for at least 4 graduate credit hours in the subsequent fall semester.

Amount: Earnings vary according to wage and number of hours worked. Some positions are paid on a contractual basis.

Application: Job vacancies are posted on WorkNet, which can be accessed through the Career Center home page: http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/career. Postings include job duties, qualifications required, wage, and contact person.

Notification: Candidates interview with and are selected by individual employers. Students complete hiring paperwork at Student Employment.

Greek House Directors: Greek House Directors reside in a small group living unit and are responsible for supervising residents, coordinating developmental programs, and advising executive boards. There is opportunity to gain exposure outside the living environment through a program assignment, including (but not limited to) advising Greek governing bodies, Chapter Development Consultant, or acting as Community Service Coordinator.  For more information please contact Jeff Kegolis at jkegoli@bgsu.edu.

Graduate Hall Director: Graduate Hall Directors (GHD) work with full-time Hall Directors to supervise Resident Advisors (RA), advise hall government, implement academic initiatives, coordinate developmental programs, hear student discipline cases, serve on duty rotation schedule, and respond to student issues and emergencies. The GHD will be responsible for approximately 350 residents and reports to either a full-time Hall Director or an Assistant Director of Residence Life. Previous residence hall experience is preferred, but not required. By nature of live-in responsibilities, GHDs are required to reside on-campus.

Amount: As part of their compensation GHDs receive a stipend, meal-plan, and a furnished apartment. A tuition grant that covers the instructional, non-resident, and general fees is provided. One summer of instructional and non-resident fees are also paid.

Application: Applications including a letter of application, resume, and list of three references may be submitted to: Office of Residence Life, Graduate Hall Director Search, 222 Conklin North, Bowling Green, OH, 43403; FAX 419-372-0477; and reslife@bgnet.bgsu.edu.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted beginning mid-January preceding the academic year for which appointment is desired. Review of applications will begin late-February to mid-March.

Notification: The Office of Residence Life makes notification of applicant's status. Questions concerning available positions can be referred to the above address.

Federal Work Study

Eligibility: Available to students enrolled at least half-time (4 graduate credit hours) who demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Maximum earnings are based on financial need. Earnings vary according to hourly wage and total hours worked.

Application/Deadline: Submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 for priority consideration for the following summer, fall, and spring semesters.

Job opportunities are posted on the job board outside Student Employment and on the Career Services web site: http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/career/. Students interview with and are hired by prospective employers.