Description Hobart and William Smith Colleges is accepting applications for admission into the Master of Arts, Higher Educational Leadership program. Our two-year Master's in Higher Education Leadership (MHEL) program will prepare you to challenge the current state of higher education and lead the change needed to support the next generation of college students. Courses encourage you to analyze and critique the history and policy of higher education, identify ways to move the needle on belonging, diversity and equity initiatives and investigate leadership and innovation techniques. Admission is on a rolling basis for the 2025-2026 academic year for both Graduate Assistantships and admission. The program boasts a wide array of Graduate Assistantships which include tuition remission in the HWS MHEL program and a $20,000 stipend. Other Information: This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefits eligible position. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. This application is for all open Graduate Assistant positions. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter indicating which Graduate Assistant position(s) they are applying for (please see job descriptions for reach position found here), resume, and the names with contact information of at least three (3) professional references to our application service.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree is required and a minimum of one year of leadership experience, preferably experience related to the area.
- Demonstrates an ability to work with a diverse group of people and enjoys spending a significant amount of time with people.
- Student centered and with a team approach to success.
- Should be detail oriented and organized.
- Must bring positive energy and a sense of humor to the work.
- The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Terms of Employment: •Must maintain a cumulative GPA of a 2.75. •Employment begins August 1, 2025, and ends May 31, 2026 All Graduate Assistantships must be accepted into the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership at Hobart and William Smith Colleges as full-time students, as Graduate Assistantships have a maximum term of two consecutive years. Maintaining good academic standing, contributing in the classroom setting, managing their time effectively and balancing their schoolwork along with their GA duties is a priority for all parties.
Application Instructions Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter indicating which Graduate Assistant position(s) they are applying for, resume and the names with contact information of at least three (3) professional references to our application service, Interfolio (utilizing the Apply link on the right). Background check required. If you have a question or need help on uploading your application materials, please contact Interfolio's support team at ...@interfolio.com or call 1-877-###-#### between the hours of 9:00 a.m. through 6 p.m., EST, Monday through Friday. About HWS A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation. Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.