Title: Graduate Assistant, Health Administration

Employee Classification: GS - Graduate Student - Stipend

Pay Grade: GS 0

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: School of Health Sciences

Department: College of Health and Human Serv

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The Health Administration Program at Eastern Michigan University is seeking a motivated Graduate Assistant (GA) who will support recruitment and outreach initiatives, develop marketing materials, serve as a point of contact between faculty, staff, and prospective students, and conduct research. This role offers hands-on experience in program management and creativity while assisting faculty and engaging with prospective students.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Assist faculty and program staff with organizing meetings, workshops, and events.


• Assist with administrative operations, including scheduling, communication, and document organization.

Student Recruitment & Engagement

• Coordinate recruitment events, information sessions, and campus presentations.


• Engage with current and prospective students to provide program information and guidance.


• Assist in the creation of marketing materials, such as flyers and digital content.


• Collaborate with university partners and community colleges to build relationships and strengthen transfer pipelines.


• Develop and implement outreach strategies to attract prospective students.

Research & Program Development

• Support faculty and staff with research projects, data collection, and literature reviews.


• Analyze industry trends and best practices in health administration to enhance program offerings.


• Assist in compiling reports and presentations for academic and administrative use.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at Eastern Michigan University.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional setting.

Interest in health administration, research, and student engagement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as a design space to create flyers (Canva, etc.) preferred.

Additional Information:

Hours & Compensation:
Part-time position (10 hours per week) (150 hours per semester max).

Compensation per university guidelines for graduate assistant roles.

Appointment Percentage:

100%