Half (.Graduate Assistant - Political Science BA and MPA Programs

Half (.5) Graduate Assistant – Political Science BA and MPA Programs

The College of Graduate Studies coordinates all of BSU’s Graduate Assistantships. For more information or to check the status of your application, please contact Cassie Birch (c1birch).

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Half (.5) Graduate Assistant – Political Science BA and MPA Programs

The Half Graduate Assistant (.5 GA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring, and 3 for summer.

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a Half (.5) Graduate Assistantship shared between the Democratic Governance and Leadership Program (DGLP) and the MPA programs. This position offers hands‑on experience in applied public policy research, program development, and regional engagement. The Half (.5) Graduate Assistant will help launch a new Undergraduate Policy Lab, assist with programming, regional outreach and marketing efforts, and also have the chance to help with academic research.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students interested in public administration, policy analysis, nonprofit leadership, governance, or higher‑education administration.

• Assist in developing and launching the Undergraduate Policy Lab by conducting research on peer institutions and best practices, and help design student training materials in policy analysis and research methods.
• Support faculty research (survey design, focus groups, data analysis, literature reviews), including research on public views of governance (Dr. Navarre) and sustainability and multilevel governance (Dr. Kim).
• Assist with DGLP programming (guest speakers, faculty panels, assessment).
• Support regional outreach efforts in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
• Assist with recruitment and marketing efforts for the MPA and Policy Lab initiatives.

• Enrollment in the MPA program or a related graduate program.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Interest in public policy, governance, or community engagement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with research methods or data analysis preferred.

Special Conditions for Eligibility: employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E‑Verify employer.

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

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