DSA
Division of Student Affairs Central Office
Through our programs, services, and facilities, the Division of Student Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) champions holistic student development by fostering inclusive communities and providing dynamic, integrative learning experiences that prepare our students to be thoughtfully engaged contributors to the global community.
Student Affairs Assessment
Higher Education, Counselor Education, Social Work, Psychology (PhD / EdD level preferred)
$10,000 stipend and graduate school tuition waiver
20 hours per week, Schedule will vary according to program and position
August - May if tuition funded; July - June if hourly rate
Spring semester
This graduate position is not currently available for the 2019-2020 academic year. Check back here for any updates about this role in the future.
NSFP
New Student and Family Programs (NSFP)
Helping new Rams and their families transition to Virginia Commonwealth University and connect with meaningful university engagement opportunities.
Orientation Graduate Intern
Counseling, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Social Work or other related field
$4500.00 stipend (before taxes) paid in several installments Optional on-campus housing is available with an adjusted stipend ($3000) Meals provided during training and orientation sessions (value of approximately $900.00)
40 hours per week (the times in which these hours fall [morning, afternoon, evening, night] will vary by week)
May - August 2020
Applications will open in March 2020 - if this role is available in this year.
OMSA
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA)
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) is a resource for Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) students, faculty and staff. OMSA provides diversity, inclusion, and social justice education for vcu and the surrounding area; serves as student advocates; and offers opportunities for community building and identity affirmation for underrepresented students and student organizations.
Cultural and Leadership Programming
Higher Education; Counseling; School of Business; daVinci Center; Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies; Social Work; Brandcenter
$14/hour
20 hours / week
August - May
apply by July 24, 2020
LGBTQIA+ Student Services
Higher Education; Counseling; Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies; Social Work; Brandcenter
$15/hour $100 store credit to VCU Barnes and Noble or RamTech at the end of each semester (based on satisfactory performance evaluation)
20 hours / week
August - May
Spring semester
Given VCU's current hiring freeze, applications are not being accepted at this time.
Education and Advocacy
Higher Education; Counseling; School of Business; daVinci Center; Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies; Social Work; Brandcenter
$14/hour
20 hours / week
August - May
Apply by July 24, 2020
To apply, visit : https://www.vcujobs.com/
Graphic Design and Marketing Graduate Assistant
Business Marketing, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Communications, or related field
$15/hour $100 store credit to VCU Barnes and Noble or RamTech at the end of each semester (based on satisfactory performance evaluation).
20 hours/week
August 2020 - May 2021
Given VCU's current hiring freeze, applications are not being accepted at this time.
RLH
Residential Life & Housing (RLH)
Residential Life & Housing at VCU provides safe, inclusive, and well-maintained facilities where we work together to build intentional communities to empower residents in their academic excellence, citizenship, and personal growth.
Assistant Hall Director (2 openings)
Higher Education, Counselor Education, Social Work, preference for anyone with housing experience
The AHD position requires a substantial time commitment, flexibility, and an open understanding of the sometimes unpredictable nature of fulfilling the duties of a student leader within RLH. The AHD position is approximately 20 hours per week, but may fluctuate as responsibilities are determined by the needs of the residents. Key time commitments include office hours, meetings, training, break coverage, and on-call responsibilities.
These roles are currently filled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Selection and Development
Higher Education, Counselor Education, Social Work
•The Graduate Assistant of Residential Life for Selection and Development is a graduate student live-off position supervised by the Assistant Director of Residential Life for Selection and Development. •Key contributions to the department include providing significant administrative support to the Assistant Director; planning, implementing, and assessing all Residential Life & Housing undergraduate student employment recruitment and training initiatives; creating virtual training sessions and re
Spring 2020
For complete details, and to apply, visit : https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/97707
Multicultural Student Affairs
Higher Education, Counselor Education, Social Work
The GA position requires a substantial time commitment, flexibility, and an open understanding of the sometimes unpredictable nature of fulfilling the duties of a student leader within RLH. The GA position is approximately 20 hours per week, but may fluctuate as responsibilities are determined by the needs of the residents. Key time commitments include office hours, meetings, training, facilitating OMSA initiatives, and overseeing student Diversity Ambassadors.
this position is currently filled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Graduate Assistant of Residential Life for Conduct
Higher Education, Counselor Education, Social Work
varies per position
•The Graduate Assistant of Residential Life for Conduct is a graduate student live-off position supervised by the Assistant Director of Residential Life for Conduct. •Key contributions to the department include providing significant administrative support to Assistant Directors, Hall Directors, and Assistant Hall Directors in the conduct process; assisting in the development and implementation of conduct and student of concern training for all levels of RLH staff; developing educational outreach
2020 - 2021
SAEO
Student Accessibility & Educational Opportunity (SAEO)
The mission of the VCU Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO) Office is to assist Virginia Commonwealth University in creating a learning environment where all students have equal access to every aspect of the University's programs, services, and activities. We do this through partnerships with students, faculty, and staff to promote students' independence and to ensure the recognition of students' abilities, not disabilities.
Graduate Learning Specialist (2 - 3 openings)
Psychology, Counselor Ed, Special Ed, Rehab Counseling, Social Work
$13/hr + Professional development opportunities
15-20 hours/week
Fall and spring semester with initial training to occur in August
Application opens mid-May and positions are open until filled
Positions to be posted on Handshake
Questions? Contact SAEO@vcu.edu
Graduate Exam Proctors
Psychology, Counselor Ed, Special Ed, Rehab Counseling, Social Work
$13/hr + Professional development opportunities
15-20 hours / week
Fall and spring semester with initial training to occur in August
Not currently available.
SMC
Student Media Center (SMC)
The VCU Student Media Center (SMC), located at 817 W. Broad St., houses various media outlets (student media organizations) that are run and produced by students.
The SMC and its student media organizations offer opportunities for involvement for a variety of interests, including writing, reporting, photography, design, music, fashion, culture, comics, web, audio, video, editing and more.
USC&A
University Student Commons & Activities (USC&A)
The mission of the VCU University Student Commons and Activities is to support student development and build community through programs and services.
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Counselor Education, Higher Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related fields
Cover up to 12 credit hours of in-state tuition for the academic year (6 for fall and 6 for spring), not including fees or textbooks and $15,000 in salary over 9 months.
20 hours per week, Schedule will vary according to program and position
August 10 - May 25
Applications will open in April and selections will be made in May/June
Leadership & Civic Engagement
Higher Education, Counselor Education
Cover up to 12 credit hours of in-state tuition for the academic year (6 for fall and 6 for spring), not including fees or textbooks and $15,000 in salary over 9 months.
20 hours per week, Schedule will vary according to program and position
August 10 - May 25
Applications will open in April and selections will be made in May/June
Marketing & Graphic Design
Fine Arts/Design, Higher Education
Cover up to 12 credit hours of in-state tuition for the academic year (6 for fall and 6 for spring), not including fees or textbooks and $15,000 in salary over 9 months.
20 hours per week, Schedule will vary according to program and position
August 10 - May 25
Applications will open in May and selections will be made in May/June
Student Governance
Higher Education, Counselor Education
Cover up to 12 credit hours of in-state tuition for the academic year (6 for fall and 6 for spring), not including fees or textbooks and $15,000 in salary over 9 months.
20 hours per week, Schedule will vary according to program and position
August 10 - May 25
Applications will open in March and selections will be made in May
Student Organizations
Higher Education, Counselor Education
Cover up to 12 credit hours of in-state tuition for the academic year (6 for fall and 6 for spring), not including fees or textbooks and $15,000 in salary over 9 months.
20 hours per week, Schedule will vary according to program and position
August 10 - May 25
Applications will open in April and selections will be made in May/June
Visit vcujobs.com and search for postings tied to the department of "Student Commons" for most updated job posting.
Student Programming
Higher Education, Counselor Education
Cover up to 12 credit hours of in-state tuition for the academic year (6 for fall and 6 for spring), not including fees or textbooks and $15,000 in salary over 9 months.
20 hours per week, Schedule will vary according to program and position
August 10 - May 25
Applications will open in April and selections will be made in May/June
Building Manager
All programs considered
$15/hr
Up to 29 hours a week
August 10 - May 9
This position has been filled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
RecSports
Recreational Sports
Through sport, fitness, outdoor adventure, experiential leadership development, and instructional programs, Recreational Sports inspires and empowers the VCU community to commit to a lifetime of wellness.
Graduate Administrator for Aquatics
Higher Education, Counselor Education, Recreation, Physical Education or related field.
$25,000 / annual salary
40 hours/week
This position is a three-year termed position.
This position is currently filled.
Graduate Administrator for Facility Operations
Higher Education, Counselor Education, Recreation, Physical Education or related field.
$25,000 annually
40 hours/week
This position is a three-year termed position.
This position is currently filled.
Graduate Administrator for Marketing and Communications
Higher Education, Counselor Education, Recreation, Physical Education, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
$25,000/annually
40 hours/week
This position is a three-year termed position.
This position is currently filled.
Graduate Administrator for Membership Services
Higher Education, Counselor Education, Recreation, Physical Education, Business or related field.
$25,000 / annually
40 hours/week
This position is a three-year termed position.
This position is currently filled.