Working at the Graduate Center is a great opportunity for students to build skills, meet individuals from across the University, and make an impact. Read on for our latest openings. Please note that times listed are in Arizona/Mountain Standard Time Zone.
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Graduate Writing Consultant - Hourly Position (approximately 10 hours per week on average; not a GA position)
Appointment timeframe: Academic Year 2027 (Fall 2026, Spring 2027)
Applications accepted through 11:59 PM, June 9, 2026. [Extended from May 22] See more and apply on Handshake: https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/jobs/11031113/share_preview
Hiring Lead: Kerry Cowen (kcowen1@arizona.edu)
The Graduate Center Graduate Writing Lab supports the development of student writers throughout their graduate career at the University of Arizona. The Graduate Center Office of Fellowships follows a Grant Lifecycle Model, ensuring support is available from the initial "spark" of an idea to writing applications to the final post-award compliance. Graduate Writing Consultants support both entities through meeting with graduate students to offer helpful feedback on any kind of writing at any stage in the process. Writing Consultants conduct sessions and workshops both in person and online. This is a student-friendly, on-campus position with no prior writing consultant experience required.
Writing Consultants are expected to work approximately 10 hours a week, attend weekly trainings, and work towards CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) certification. Applicants are expected to commit to an academic year-long position. All training is paid, and our team works with consultants’ schedules to determine work hours. Writing Consultants engage in mentoring, lead writing groups, and can lead workshops. Writing Consultants report to the Graduate Writing Lab Associate Director.
Graduate Assistantship - Communications - Content Creation, Brand, and Strategy (0.50 FTE)
Appointment timeframe: Summer II 2026, Academic Year 2027 (Fall 2026, Spring 2027), and Summer I 2027
Applications accepted through June 24, 2026. See more details and apply on Handshake: https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/jobs/11100544/share_preview
Hiring Lead: David Bradshaw, MPA (bradshad@arizona.edu)
The Graduate Center is seeking a graduate student for Summer II 2026 (July 1 to August 16) and Academic Year 2026 (8/17/2026 to 5/23/2027) with the opportunity for continued employment in Summer I 2027 (5/24/2027 to 6/30/2027) and beyond based on performance. The graduate assistant/associate will support the Graduate Center in a communications and outreach capacity for a variety of projects and initiatives. The position will focus on communications strategy and analysis, writing-focused projects, and brand management; however, there will be opportunities for graphic design, video, or photography projects.
Application Materials: Short CV/Resume (3-page maximum), Cover Letter describing applicant interest in the position and alignment to position duties, and a PDF or Word document containing a writing sample such as a newsletter article or blog post for a diverse audience and a 1-page infographic on a subject of the applicant's choice.