Graduate assistantships offer degree-related experience and financial support for graduate students enrolled in the Student Development Administration (SDA) program. These experiences are often an important factor when applying for positions after graduation.
The Master's degree in Student Development Administration is designed for those who want to work with college students outside of the formal classroom. Creative educators are needed in all post-secondary institutions throughout the United States and increasingly in other countries. Nationally recognized for its "education of the whole person," this program fosters understanding student diversity, ethics and values, and the ability to adapt to specific educational environments.
If you have questions about the admissions application process, please contact us at sda@seattleu.edu or (206) 296-5750.
| Timeline | Event |
|---|---|
| December 1 | Deadline for SDA admissions and graduate assistantship applications |
| Late January | Applicants receive notification of admission |
| February 24-25 & March 3-4 | Preview Days for graduate assistantship interviews (attend one session) |
| Mid March | Applicants receive hiring offers |
| Mid May | Contracts and new hire paperwork |
| Mid August | Mandatory orientation for graduate assistants |
Please contact Eunice MacGill at macgille@seattleu.edu or (206) 296-6066 with questions regarding the graduate assistantship program.
GA supervisors will review materials after admissions decisions have been released. Admitted students will receive an invitation to one of two Preview Days sessions along with an interview schedule. Conference-style interviews take place on the second day of Preview Days. Interviews are 25-30 minutes each and candidates are offered an average of 3-5 interviews.
Graduate Assistants are compensated at a rate of $21.67 per hour and work an average of 20 hours per week. Total earnings for the year may not exceed $15,605 before taxes (total earnings limits are adjusted for 12-month positions). GAs who work in Housing and Residence Life also receive a single on-campus apartment and meal plan. Graduate Assistants are paid semi-monthly on the 10th and 25th day of the month by direct deposit. Earnings can be used to fund tuition, books, fees, living expenses, or for other purposes at the student’s discretion. Additional details will be provided during the interview and hiring process.
Graduate Assistants do not receive tuition remission and are not eligible for the employee tuition benefits program.
Thank you for your interest in the Graduate Assistantship Program. Available Graduate Assistantship positions are now listed on the Seattle U student employment website Handshake. You are welcome to log into Handshake with your Seattle U credentials and apply for any of the positions listed for which you qualify. You can find information about Handshake on the Career Engagement Office Handshake page. To be eligible for any Graduate Assistantship positions, you must be a current or incoming graduate student at Seattle University who does not currently hold a GA position for the 2023-24 academic year.
* Please check back periodically to see if additional positions have been added.
* Graduate Assistantship may be available at other institutions. Please check Handshake for any available positions and apply for these positions through Handshake. Please work with the external institutions regarding their available positions.
We look forward to welcoming admitted students to the Division of Student Development and SDA Preview Days experience in March of 2023. Admitted students will receive more information regarding Preview Days 2023 after January of 2023. The Preview Days team is supported by our Preview Days Coordinators (PDC) who are current SDA graduate students. Please feel free to reach out to anyone below if you have questions or would like to learn more about the student experience in SDA.