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Applications Open for Women's, Gender & Equity Center Graduate Assistantship 2025-26

Applications Open for Women's, Gender & Equity Center Graduate Assistantship for the 2025-26 School year! 


The Women's, Gender, & Equity Center at UMBC is seeking applications for a Graduate Assistantship (GA) for Fall 2025, with potential continuation into Spring 2026. This role emphasizes assessment, data analysis, and research to support the Center's initiatives.

Qualifications:
  • Current graduate student at UMBC enrolled for Fall 2025 and planning to enroll for Spring 2026.
  • Academic good standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing gender equity through an intersectional feminist lens.
  • Experience or strong interest in assessment, data collection, and research methodologies.
  • Proficiency or willingness to learn data analysis software/tools (e.g., SPSS, Excel, Qualtrics).
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the design and implementation of assessment strategies for programs and services offered by the Women's, Gender, & Equity Center.
  • Collect, manage, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate program effectiveness and student engagement.
  • Compile research findings into accessible reports and presentations for diverse campus stakeholders.
  • Conduct literature reviews and background research to inform and enhance Center programming.
  • Collaborate closely with staff to translate research findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Plan and facilitate programs and support groups specifically tailored for graduate students
  • Contribute to writing blog posts or brief articles reflecting research outcomes and insights relevant to gender equity and social justice.

Application Requirements: 

To be considered for this Graduate Assistantship position, applicants must complete the following steps:

  1. Fill out the online Google Form application.
  2. Submit through the provided Box submission link a cover letter highlighting your interest in gender equity, assessment, group facilitation, and research.
  3. Submit through the provided Box submission link a recent copy of your resume/CV.
  4. Submit through the provided Box submission link one writing sample (maximum of 4 pages, double-spaced), ideally demonstrating research or assessment skills. First-person perspective writing samples preferred.

Important Application Details:
  • Clearly name all files with your first and last name.
  • Only complete applications (Google Form, cover letter, resume, and writing sample) will be reviewed.
  • Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.

Deadline: Submit your complete application by Friday, June 11th.

For any questions regarding the application process, please contact womenscenter@umbc.edu.

This internship is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

Posted: May 12, 2025, 10:25 AM