Graduate Student Opportunities

The Division of Student Affairs creates and supports a robust student experience and forges strategic partnerships to best serve the entire SMU community. As educators and scholar-practitioners, we create purposeful learning and leadership opportunities for students to clarify and develop their knowledge, values, skills, and identities–challenging each to become a world changer.

Within the Division, Graduate Assistants (GAs) gain work experience in the dynamic field of higher education while developing transferrable skills that can serve many future career goals. As part-time, bi-weekly paid paraprofessionals whose work expectations match that of full-time staff, GAs serve a critical role in supporting the multifaceted work of the Division.

*Other Graduate Assistant and student employment opportunities across the Hilltop can be found on SMU’s career services platform, 12twenty.

 

2026-2027 GA Positions

The Division of Student Affairs is actively hiring Graduate Assistants, with additional opportunities opening soon. Join our team and gain valuable professional experience while making an impact on the student experience.

The Hegi Family Career Development Center will accept applications for multiple GA positions starting in Summer 2026. To learn more about available positions, browse SMU’s career services platform, 12twenty, and search “Hegi.”

  • Positions will be posted in early June 2026
  • Resumes/applications will not be accepted via email
  • Positions have a start date in Fall 2026

SMU 12twenty

Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH) is currently accepting applications for multiple GA positions—and many include on-campus housing as part of the benefits package.

  • Application processes vary across positions and are due starting March 16
  • Positions have a start date in Summer 2026

RLSH GA Opportunities

Opportunities as Graduate Assistants

Developmental and social opportunities for Graduate Assistants include professional development trainings, invitations to departmental and Division meetings, and in many cases opportunities to sit on departmental, Division or even University committees. GAs are encouraged to connect their academic coursework to their work experience in our Division.

Learn more about divisional opportunities and events within Student Affairs through the link below.

Division Opportunities and Events