Communication and Media Graduate Assistantship

The MA in Communication and Media is hiring a graduate student for the Spring 2023 quarter. Selection will be based on a combination of interest, current GPA, applicable background/skills in the subject matter, and seniority. The GA will receive a tuition waiver for one, 4-hour graduate communication course ($3,160), and a $1,560 monetary stipend during the Spring quarter. The GA will work about 10 hours per week (100 hours per quarter). Schedule will be determined with the GA supervisor.

• Must be registered for at least 1 course when serving as a GA
• Have a 3.5 cumulative GPA or above
• Full-time DePaul employees are not eligible

Examples of Graduate Assistant responsibilities
• Planning an academic conference, including assisting with panel creation, event planning for day-of, editing an academic volume, overseeing volunteers and vendors, liaising with keynote guests, and working social media. The work can largely be completed from home with the exception of some on-the-ground set-up and the academic conference itself, which will take place at the end of May
• Helping conduct textual and academic research
• Graphic design
• Editing a book
• Serving as a graduate ambassador to prospective Communication and Media students

• An unofficial transcript
• Current resume
• Brief personal statement that explains your interest in the graduate assistantship and the skills and experience you can bring to the position.