Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistantships are coordinated through the Office of Graduate Programs and Research.  However all Graduate and Teaching Assistants are considered student employees.  Therefore they must follow all the same rules and policies.

**NEW for Fall 2008  All students must be pre authorized for employment on-campus. **

Students will complete an On Campus Work Authorization Form, which is available in the Financial Aid Office and the Career Services Center.  The forms will be reviewed to ensure the student is in compliance with all policies regarding eligibility to work on campus, such as registration requirements, minimum GPA/satisfactory academic progress, balance compliance, etc.  If the On Campus Work Authorization Form is not approved, the student will receive a detailed list of reasons for denial and what, if anything, they can do to gain authorization.

UBjobnet On-line Registration- uploading your resume
This on-line registration is the start of your application for employment on-campus. Think of your resume as the first step in your job application. You must update your profile on UBjobnet once a semester to make sure you keep receiving updates from the Career Services Center!

Review the on-campus position listings on UBjobnet
Some GA/TA positions will be listed on UBjobnet. You may limit your search criteria to look at only on-campus listings. Please review the requirements for the position and make sure you meet the qualifications. Check out the How to apply section to find out how to submit your resume and remember that most positions will require an interview.  Be sure to check both the on-campus interviewing section and the jobs section of the site.  Not all available positions are listed.  Students are encouraged to talk with departments as well about potential openings.  All GA/TA hires must be cleared by the Office of Graduate Programs and Research to ensure they are relevant to the student's program of study.

Once you receive an offer of employment, immediately report to Career Services to complete the appropriate paperwork. The job offer is contingent on the re-verification of your eligibility to work on-campus and the completion of this paperwork with-in three (3) days of the job offer. It is adviseable that you review a list of the paperwork required.

On Campus Employment Policy Brochure
Please read these important policies. They apply to all students working on campus.

Payroll Schedule 2008-2009
This includes the GA paydays.

Contact Us:

Career Services Center
Division of Student Affairs
Wahlstrom Library, G119
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Tel: (203) 576-4466
Fax: (203) 576-4381
Email: careercenter@bridgeport.edu
Office Hours: Mon - Fri (8:30am - 4:30pm)