Fall & Spring CWE Graduate Assistant 2027

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• Graduate Assistant – Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship (CWE)

Position Type: Graduate Assistant (Part-Time)

Start Term: Fall & Spring 2027

Funding Source: Small Business Administration Grant

Position Summary

The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship (CWE) is seeking a motivated Graduate Assistant to support programming and operations for its Women’s Business Center (WBC), funded in part through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This position will begin in Fall 2026 and continue through the Spring 2027 semester.

The Graduate Assistant will work closely with the CWE Program Manager and other center staff to conduct research, develop marketing materials, assist with participant recruitment, and collect client data for reporting and evaluation. This role is vital to the successful launch and ongoing operation of the new accelerator program and will provide important marketing and program support for CWE initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CWE Program Manager to support programming and operations
• Conduct research to support program planning and program-related initiatives
• Assist in creating marketing and outreach materials to support program recruitment and promotion
• Support marketing and communications efforts to attract program participants
• Collect, organize, and maintain client data for grant reporting and program evaluation
• Assist with program coordination, documentation, and administrative tasks as needed
• Collaborate with CWE staff on outreach, program logistics, and operational support

Qualifications

• Current graduate student in business, marketing, entrepreneurship, public policy, or a related field
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with marketing, outreach, or communications is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Interest in entrepreneurship, economic development, or supporting small businesses is a plus

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the launch of a financial accelerator program
• Experience in program development, marketing, and impact reporting
• Opportunity to work closely with CWE staff and contribute to initiatives supporting women entrepreneurs

All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.

Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.