Graduate Professional Assistants

2026-2027 Graduate Professional Assistant for Leadership Education and Outreach Job Posting

The Graduate Professional Assistant (GPA) will be a key player in our team, driving initiatives that empower George Mason students to develop into effective, ethical leaders. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement to provide leadership training, resources, services, and recognition for all Mason students.

As a GPA, you will coordinate and implement major center programming, ensuring impactful experiences for students. You will co-supervise the Student Leadership Consultants alongside the Associate Director, fostering a culture of leadership development and teamwork. Additionally, you will serve as a teaching assistant for the Ethics and Leadership (INTS 404) course, supporting students in their academic and leadership growth. Through facilitating dynamic leadership workshops, you will help students build essential skills to thrive both personally and professionally.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership, teaching, and program management skills while making a lasting impact on the Mason community. Join us in shaping the next generation of leaders!

To apply:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. For best consideration, completed applications are due Monday, March 23, 2026. However, applications will continue to be accepted after that date until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three professional references (e-mail preferred) to:

• Name: Phil Rippa
• Title: Office Manager, Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement
• Address:
  • The Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement
  • George Mason University
  • The HUB, Suite 2400, MS 6E8
  • Fairfax, Virginia 22030
• Email: [email protected]

Position Posting: Graduate Professional Assistant for Marketing and Communications

The GPA for Marketing and Communications position is a 12-month position (May 25, 2026 – May 24, 2027).

Position Responsibilities:

• Curates, produces and edits stories and graphics across media formats to share the experiences and needs of intercultural communities, and the impact of programs, and workshops.
• Develop and implement strategies and communication plans to increase CLIE engagement with designated partners across campus.
• Create, review, and respond to internal marketing requests for social media, newsletters, digital advertisements, and other communications available across campus.
• Co-coordinate with the CLIE professional staff on rapid support and processing/dialogue spaces, collaboration with other student programmers, departments, and faculty to create meaningful spaces for community building, engagement, identity development, and healing.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Canva and CapCut software.

Application Instructions:

• Complete and submit the online application form
• Upload your resume.
• Upload your cover letter answering:
  • Describe your specific interest in the CLIE GPA for Intercultural Engagement position. Highlight relevant interests, skills, and abilities that relate to the position. How do you align with CLIE’s mission and values?
  • Tell us about a time you worked cross-functionally with colleagues from different roles or departments to achieve a shared goal. What was your role, how did you coordinate with others, and what was the outcome? How would you approach building alignment and moving a shared project forward?
  • George Mason brands ourselves as “All Together Different.” What does this mean to you? How would you create spaces for authentic dialogue between students with different cultural backgrounds differing social identities and experiences for the Mason student population our Center serves through our programs, workshops, and other opportunities?
• Submit a list of 3 references

Application Window:

• Application for 2026-2027 is now closed.
• Successful applicants will receive an email from [email protected] with information regarding the interview process.

For any questions, please email us. 

Position Posting: Graduate Professional Assistant for Civic Engagement and Service

NOTE: We are no longer accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year for the GPA for Civic Engagement and Service

To apply:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. For best consideration applications are due March 28, 2025. However, applications will continue to be accepted after that date until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three professional references to:

• Name: Phil Rippa
• Title: Office Manager, George Mason University
• Address:
  • The Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement
  • The HUB, Suite 2400
  • MS 6E8
  • Fairfax, Virginia 22030
• Email: [email protected]

The Graduate Professional Assistant (GPA)  will be a vital member of our team, playing a key role in developing and delivering leadership training, resources, services, and recognition programs that empower Mason students to become effective, ethical leaders. This position offers hands-on experience in program coordination, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring impactful and engaging leadership development opportunities.

In this role, the GPA will co-supervise the Student Leadership Consultants alongside another GPA, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Additionally, they will design and facilitate leadership workshops, equipping students with the skills needed to lead with confidence and integrity. A core focus of this position will also be civic engagement and service outreach, including building and strengthening relationships with community partners to create meaningful opportunities for student involvement.

This is a dynamic opportunity for a graduate student passionate about leadership development, community engagement, and making a lasting impact at Mason and beyond.