Ignatius Scholars Program Graduate Assistant

Loyola University Maryland Ignatius Scholars Program is currently searching for a Graduate Assistant to work the summer program.

Loyola University Maryland’s Ignatius Scholars Program will serve 45 diverse first year students. While open to all incoming first 
year students, the program is especially helpful for those who identify as first-generation college students or demonstrate significant 
financial need. The program participants exhibit strong academic promise, leadership abilities, and high professional aspirations.

Ignatius Scholars participate in seminars, workshops and cultural excursions through a week and a half summer component and 
continues through the fall semester.

The Graduate Assistant position for the Ignatius Scholars Program is an essential support role to the Thrive Center for Student 
Success professional staff member/co-coordinator of the program. This position is a 5-week position (requiring availability in the 
summer). Please see the following duties typical for the Ignatius Scholars Graduate Assistant.

Time Commitment: Monday, July 27th– Friday, August 28th

• Compensation for the Ignatius Scholars Program Graduate Assistant is $22/hour.
• The Graduate Assistant must be able to commit the required hours to the program:

1. 1. July 27th – August 16th: Training & Planning
      1. 20+/- hours/week
   2. August 17th – August 28th: Summer Program
      1. Live in position

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at Loyola University Maryland
• Knowledge of the barriers first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students face in higher education
• Passion for working with students
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Must be a team player and able to handle multiple priorities
• Public speaking and presentation abilities
• Willingness and availability to work evenings and some weekends
• Willingness to travel
• Valid driver’s license

• Live in a residence hall during the summer component and serve as on-campus emergency contact (tentative pending 
  Residence Life & Housing confirmation)
• Maintain daily schedule and agendas for the program
• Supervise student leaders
• Supervise and develop activities, as well as support weekend cultural excursions and enrichment activities
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and securing summer and semester programs
• Assist in recruitment activities such as presentations
• Attend and co-chaperone off campus, weekend trips, etc.
• Assist in arranging travel arrangements
• Fulfilling other duties as assigned