Graduate Assistantships

The process and timeline for application review and selection for the position(s) listed below is determined by the supervisor listed in the position description. For more information please contact the supervisor directly.

• Counselor Education Graduate Assistant
• Social Work/Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate Assistant

The process and timeline for application review and selection for the position(s) listed below is determined by the supervisor listed in the position description. For more information please contact the supervisor directly.

• Accounting Department Research/Teaching Assistant
• MISA Research/Teaching Assistant 1
• MISA Research/Teaching Assistant 2
• MISA Research/Teaching Assistant 3

The process and timeline for application review and selection for the position(s) listed below is determined by the supervisor listed in the position description. For more information please contact the supervisor directly.

Center for Earth and Environmental Science

• Environmental Science Teaching Assistant 2

Lake Champlain Research Institute

• LCRI  — Long-term Monitoring
• LCRI  — Sea Grant Outreach and Education

The process and timeline for application review and selection for the position(s) listed below is determined by the supervisor listed in the position description. For more information please contact the supervisor directly.

• School Psychology Clinic Assistant
• School Psychology Program Graduate Assistant

The process and timeline for application review and selection for the position(s) listed below is determined by the supervisor listed in the position description. For more information please contact the supervisor directly.

• Communication Sciences and Disorders Graduate Assistant 1
• Communication Sciences and Disorders Graduate Assistant 2
• Speech and Hearing Center Graduate Assistant

The process and timeline for application review and selection for the position(s) listed below is determined by the supervisor listed in the position description. For more information please contact the supervisor directly.

• Education Department Research Assistant

The process and timeline for application review and selection for the position(s) listed below is determined by the supervisor listed in the position description. For more information please contact the supervisor directly.

Accessibility Resources Office

• ATLAS Center Graduate Assistant
• ATLAS Center/OASIS LLC Graduate Assistant
• OASIS LLC Graduate Assistant

Graduate Admissions

• Graduate Admissions Graduate Assistant

Global Education Office

• Study Away Graduate Assistant

Human Development & Family Relations Department

• Human Development and Family Relations Graduate Assistant

Psychology Department

• Psychology/Shine On! Graduate Assistant

New Graduate Student Applicants

• The application for graduate assistantships is included in the application for graduate admission. There is no separate application.
• Review the eligibility and qualifications requirements below to determine whether a graduate assistantship is right for you.
• Review each graduate assistantship opportunity posted on this page to determine which position(s) you wish to be considered for. The list is subject to change.
• Complete your graduate admissions application and submit all required documents for your program. Indicate your desired graduate assistantship position(s) when requested on the form.
• Upload of your resume and one single cover letter is required. If you wish to apply to more than one position, you may wish to consider a generic cover letter.
• You must have a completed graduate program application on file before you will be considered for an assistantship.

New Speech Language Pathology Applicants

Applicants using the CSDCAS application to apply to SUNY Plattsburgh’s speech language pathology program are directed to apply for all graduate assistantships using the instructions posted below for returning graduate students.

Returning Graduate Students

This information applies to returning graduate students seeking a new, first-time graduate assistantship appointment. If you currently hold a graduate assistantship and wish to renew it for the coming year, please review the “Renewing Your Assistantship” section below.

Steps:

• Review the eligibility and qualifications requirements below to determine whether a graduate assistantship is right for you.
• Review each graduate assistantship opportunity posted on this page to determine which position(s) you wish to be considered for. The list is subject to change.
• Complete the graduate assistantship application below to indicate which position(s) you are interested in applying to. 

Returning Students Application

• Graduate Assistantship applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until each position is filled.
• While there are no deadlines for applying for a graduate assistantship, some academic programs have firm deadlines relative to admissions. Please contact the academic department of your program for more information.
• Occasionally a position may become available for the January enrollment term. Please email [email protected] to inquire. 

• Graduate assistants must be full-time, matriculated students (enrolled in 12+ credit hours) at the start of the appointment period. A graduate student who withdraws or reduces enrollment from full-time to part-time status may jeopardize the stipend and tuition scholarship which affects tuition liability.
• With permission, exceptions may be granted to the full-time status requirement, allowing a graduate assistant to enroll in 9 credit hours if the assistantship is directly related to the educational program, or when the assistantship is housed within their academic department. To request a reduced course load, please complete the Graduate Assistant Reduced Course Load Request form.
• Remote work is not permitted. Graduate assistants can be enrolled in main campus or online programs but they must be able to fulfill their work obligation in person on our main campus in Plattsburgh, N.Y.
• Students must maintain good academic standing.
• Graduate assistants cannot be otherwise employed at SUNY Plattsburgh. This includes part-time professional roles and on-campus student employment.
• Assistantship opportunities are open to new graduate students, as well as returning and continuing students.

• Graduate assistantships are either full time (20 hours per week) or part time (10 hours per week).
• Compensation includes an in-state tuition scholarship and a stipend. 
• Graduate assistants, in addition to their status as students, are employees of the State University of New York and are represented by the Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU). The terms and conditions of their employment are determined through collective bargaining and are enumerated in the agreement between GSEU and the State University of New York.

• Typically, positions are awarded with a fall start date, and a two-semester appointment (one academic year).
• Continuing students need to communicate with their supervisor about renewing their position. Assistantships may be renewed for up to two years after the initial appointment, depending on availability of the position and approval of the assistantship supervisor.

• Applications are reviewed by the department offering the assistantship(s). The department will be in touch should they wish to schedule an interview.
• Not all graduate assistantships are available every year. This list is subject to change at any time.
• Departments with graduate assistantships in 2023–24:
  • Academic advising
  • Admissions
  • Center for Earth & Environmental Science
  • Counseling and human services
  • Communication sciences and disorders,
  • Educational Opportunity Program
  • Graduate admissions
  • Human development and family relations
  • Learning Center
  • Management, information systems and analytics
  • Psychology

Samruddhi Bhosale

• Program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S.
• Hometown: Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

“I have a bachelors in psychology and am currently pursuing MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I chose SUNY Plattsburgh because the program I wanted to pursue offers abundant chances for learning and development. SUNY Plattsburgh is renowned for its outstanding academic programs and faculty. Not to mention how welcoming and encouraging the community is. I am happy to be a part of SUNY Plattsburgh's dedication to diversity and really value it.”

Michele Bogensberger

• Program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S.
• Hometown: Plattsburgh, N.Y.

“I knew I wanted to work within the counseling field and combining my knowledge from my bachelor’s in human development and family relations with my interest in counseling, I felt this was the best fit for me. In my personal time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and I also enjoy crocheting and playing with my dog.”

Morgan Brunet

• Program: Data Analytics, M.S. 
• Hometown: Plattsburgh, N.Y.

“I chose SUNY Plattsburgh because of its phenomenal data analytics master’s Program. Additionally, Plattsburgh is where I have grown up and have loved it. Being back home with family and friends while obtaining my master’s degree is something that I am looking forward to. I am so excited to see what this next chapter will bring.”

Jenica Charles

• Program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S.
• Hometown: Queens, N.Y.

“I'm a graduate assistant in the academic advising office as well as a community advocate on campus. I chose Plattsburgh because I completed my bachelor’s degree in psychology here as well as worked in admissions. SUNY Plattsburgh is an educational home for me, so I thought why not pursue another degree? I chose clinical mental health counseling as my focus because it’s new, exciting and a versatile career. I look forward to gaining knowledge and making connections in the years to come!”

Jordyn Cortez

• Program: School Psychology M.A./C.A.S.
• Hometown: Bowling Green, Ohio

“I chose SUNY Plattsburgh because of the school psychology master’s program. Additionally, after spending the last several years visiting family in the area, I have grown to love Plattsburgh and the surrounding area. I am looking forward to my future holds in the area.”

Kristen Crowder

• Program: School Psychology M.A./C.A.S.
• Hometown: La Crescenta, Calif.

“I have always loved working with students with developmental disabilities, which is something I’ve done for years starting in my hometown in La Crescenta, California when I would volunteer at my brother and sister’s school. I was very interested in attending SUNY Plattsburgh as the school psychology graduate students have opportunities to work in the Nexus program with students with developmental disabilities, and they place a major emphasis on gaining first hand internship experience throughout the graduate program.”

Lydia Harvey

• Program: Natural Resources and Ecology, M.S.
• Hometown: Old Saybrook, CT

Over the summer Lydia will intern with the Adirondack Park Agency where she will be delineating wetlands and assisting with GIS data collection. For her fellowship this past semester, Lydia worked on a research project studying the paleoecology of the Altona Flat Rock pine barrens. For this project she collected a sediment core from a wetland at the Altona Flat Rock. Sample material from the core was radiocarbon dated, with the bottom of the core dating to ~7,500 before present. Lydia then extracted pollen grains from the sediment, which can be identified and used to reconstruct the vegetation history of the site. Lydia was awarded the New York Botanical Association Research Grant for this work and presented her research on campus at the Sigma XI Research Symposium and the CEES Research Symposium. She also presented her research at the New York Wetlands Forum and the Northeastern Natural History Conference.

Allison Morrow

• Program: Natural Resources and Ecology, M.S.
• Hometown: Dryden, N.Y.

“I chose SUNY Plattsburgh because of the natural resources and ecology program and the potential for hands-on experience within the LCRI. The department was very welcoming, supportive and knowledgeable and it felt like a natural fit. I have opportunities to work closely with helpful peers and professors and do interesting research that aligns with my passions. As someone who enjoys running, mountain biking, swimming, and skiing, the proximity to Lake Champlain as well as the Adirondack Mountains was very appealing to me and was one of the reasons I chose Plattsburgh.”

Christine Parmeter

• Program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S.
• Hometown: Plattsburgh, N.Y.

“Reflecting on my undergraduate education, I recognize my applied learning experiences at SUNY Plattsburgh were the most transformative. My research apprenticeships encouraged me to exercise my experimental mindset and personalize my studies. SUNY Plattsburgh’s emphasis on collaboration was another significant factor that contributed to my success. I am honored to fulfill my graduate assistantship position, which will offer a unique combination of professional and educational experiences. I am confident that the counselor education department at SUNY Plattsburgh will meet my current needs and help me achieve my career objectives, including obtaining licensure and assisting individuals in navigating the complex terrain of their mental health.”

Kaitlyn Pierce

• Program: School Psychology, M.A./C.A.S
• Hometown: Saranac, N.Y.

“I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology at SUNY Plattsburgh and chose to apply for the school psychology master’s program. I was drawn to school psychology because I liked the idea of advocating for people who may have difficulty doing so themselves. I love that this program offers first-hand experience working with students of all ages and abilities to help us fully develop the skills we need to be successful. I applied for this assistantship so that I can do my part to help others be successful as well.”

Katherine Zimmerman

• Program: Speech Language Pathology M.A. 
• Hometown: Fairport, N.Y.

“I chose SUNY Plattsburgh because of the opportunities to do clinical work in many settings as well as the close connection between faculty and students that was apparent when I visited. I also love being in Plattsburgh as it is close to friends and family and the beautiful Adirondack mountains. I am now looking forward to being one of the new graduate assistants for the CSD department.”