Graduate Assistant, Human Resources

Job Description

The Graduate Assistant supports the Human Resources Department by assisting with onboarding, compliance activities, training administration, records management, and special projects. This position provides valuable experience in higher education human resources while supporting daily departmental operations. Primary Responsibilities Assign and track completion of mandatory employee training. Monitor and assist with new hire onboarding processes. Track and support Form I-9 completion and compliance. Maintain and organize confidential employee records and files. Assist with special projects, research. Provide general administrative support to the HR team.

Education

• Required:
• Bachelor’s
• Degree
• Prefered: Coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Professional
• Experience:
• Required: Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred

Previous administrative or office experience.

Additional Information

The graduate assistant must successfully enroll as a full-time student in a Graduate Program. Qualified candidates must have at least an overall 3.0 undergraduate GPA to be considered for admission to the GPE. This two year position is available beginning August 2026. The graduate assistant can work up to 15 hours per week. Compensation for this position will be offered as tuition remission and an hourly rate of $15.00 for hours worked. Job Category: Graduate Assistants Apply Internally using the Find Jobs Report Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a qualified applicant or employee with a disability. As part of the job application process, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. To make a request, please contact Maggie Elligson, Director of Human Resources, Maggie.elligson@goucher.edu or 410-337-6445. At Goucher College we are more than just an institution of higher learning. We are a vibrant community of individuals who embrace learning, self-expression, and equity. Together, our students, staff, and faculty create a community where we feel valued and supported, regardless of our differences. Our Commitments to One Another: As members of the Goucher College community, we hold the following commitments as core: Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, celebrating our differences and learning from one another. When challenges arise, we strive to resolve them through mutual understanding and cooperation. Moreover, we take responsibility for preserving and protecting our environment, both on campus and beyond.

Inclusion

Embracing the unique gifts and differences of our community members, we actively seek to include those who may feel marginalized or excluded.

Communication

• We foster open and respectful communication, listening attentively to others and creating safe spaces for dialogue. Through meaningful conversations, we ensure that a variety of voices is heard and valued.
• Service and
• Social
• Justice: We are dedicated to making positive contributions to our community and beyond, addressing issues of social justice and privilege with compassion and understanding.

Responsibility

• Recognizing our accountability for our actions, opinions, and beliefs, we strive to uphold the safety and well-being of all members of our community.
• Invitation to
• Candidates: Are you someone who thrives in a close-knit, collaborative environment? Do you have a passion for working at a small college that nurtures students to become global changemakers? Are you dedicated to fostering inclusive communities, embracing equity, and advancing social justice? If so, we invite you to join Goucher College in our mission to create an empowering environment where everyone can thrive. Let's work together to make a positive impact on the campus, in the metropolitan Baltimore communities, and beyond. Find out more about working at Goucher, please visit the human resources site.