Patton College Graduate Assistantships
Counseling and Higher Education
Eligibility and Application Process
The Master’s in College Student Personnel (CSP) follows a theory-to-practice model. Through graduate assistantships (GAs) with our campus partners, students gain meaningful, hands-on experience that bridges classroom learning with real-world student affairs practice. These placements provide a vital foundation for professional development and successful transitions from graduate study to entry-level positions in higher education.
To apply for the Graduate Assistantship (GA) positions that align with the CSP curriculum and are offered through our partner offices, please check the website Graduate Assistantships for Master's in College Student Personnel.
Educational Studies
Eligibility and Application Process
Applications for associateships will be accepted from prospective graduate students who are applying for admission to a program in the Department of Educational Studies OR graduate students currently enrolled in such a program. A student who has already received two years of support as a graduate associate in the Department of Educational Studies is ineligible to apply for additional support.
In selecting graduate associates the Department will show a preference for
- students whose skills match needs for particular sorts of work within the Department, d
- doctoral students, and
- students with excellent records of academic performance.
Applications are due on or before March 15 of the year before the one for which support is being sought.
Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences
Eligibility and Application Process
The mission of the Department of Recreation and Sport Pedagogy (RSP) is to improve well-being and happiness through inclusive recreation and leisure, physical education, and physical activity and sport coaching. This mission is achieved through high-quality education, scholarship, and service to the university, community and related professions.
The Department of Recreation and Sport Pedagogy at Ohio University is seeking qualified candidates to fill graduate assistantship opportunities within the Physical Activity & Wellness (PAW) Program and the Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies (PRLS) Program. These positions are open to students while pursuing a Master of Science degree in one of two program areas. Those program areas include the Coaching Education and Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Graduate Programs.
Students pursuing a graduate degree in either Coaching Education or Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies can apply for graduate teaching assistantships (GTA). More information on each of these positions, detailed qualifications, and application requirements can be found on the Recreation & Sports Pedagogy Graduate Assistantships webpage.
Applications received by February 1st receive priority and are reviewed following admissions decisions.
Teacher Education
Eligibility and Application Process
The Department of Teacher Education offers a limited number of competitive Graduate Assistantships (GAs) and Graduate Recruitment Scholarships (GRSs) and often has grant-funded GAs available. See Teacher Education Graduate Assistantship for additional information.
Other Patton College Offices
Below is a list of offices within the Patton College at Ohio University that frequently offer graduate assistantships. For more information on currently available assistantships outside of the Patton College, please refer to the Graduate assistantship positions.
Patton College of Education
- Center for Technology and Online Programs, 225 Patton Hall
- Dean's Office, 102 Patton Hall
- Student Affairs, 103 Patton Hall
Graduate Assistantship Partnerships
The Patton College partners with the following campus units to support the graduate assistantship appointments of matriculated Patton graduate students in good standing. To be considered for a position, contact the Ohio University Unit of interest to request information about the position and how to apply. Decisions about each graduate assistantship appointment are made by the partnering unit, not the Patton College. If a Patton College student is selected for one of these positions, the Patton College will provide the student with a tuition waiver for the duration of the appointment. These partnerships are reviewed for approval on a yearly basis. Graduate appointments and tuition waivers are only guaranteed for the duration of the approved appointment and year. For this reason, the information on this page will be updated yearly, in April.
| Ohio University Units | Contact | No. of GA Positions | Patton College Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Achievement Center (Academic Program Assistant) | Elizabeth Fallon | 2 | Any |
| Allen Center (Student Success & Retention, Academic Coaching, general GAs) | Kasey Daniel | 6 | Any |
| Bobcat Student Orientation (New Student & Familt Programs) | Daniel Aleksiejczyk | 2 | College Student Personnel, Higher Education & Student Affairs, Any |
| Career Services | Aaron Sturgill | 2 | Any, College Student Personnel, Higher Education |
| Center for Student Engagement & Leadership (Undergraduate Student Senate) | Tony Gregory | 1 | Any, College Student Personnel, Higher Education |
| Counseling & Psychological Services (Counselor) | Paul Castelino | 7 | Counselor Education |
| Culinary Services (GA to General Manager) | Frank Pazzanese | 1 | Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism |
| Dean of Students (Basic Needs) | Kim Rouse | 1 | College Student Personnel, Higher Education & Student Affairs, Any |
| HCOM & CHSP (Statistical Core for Health & Medicine) | Melissa Standley | 1 | Educational Research and Evaluation |
| HCOM (Communications Assistant) | Lisa Forster | 1 | Educational Research and Evaluation |
| Honors Tutorial (Cutler Scholars Program) | Kristine Hoke | 1 | PhD Higher Education |
| Housing & Residence Life (Business Operations) | Johnna Matulja | 1 | College Student Personnel |
| Housing & Residence Life (Graduate Resident Director) | Jen Maskiell | 1 | Any |
| Intercollegiate Athletics (Coaching Assistants) | Amy Dean | 20 | Coaching Education |
| Intercollegiate Athletics (Learning Specialist) | Randee Duffee | 3 | Any |
| International Student & Scholar Services (Student Union; Orientation & Programming) | Diane Cahill | 2 | Any |
| Learning Communities & Signature Academic Experience | Barb Remsburg | 2 | Any |
| Office of Community Standards & Student Responsibility | Dane Bennett | 1 | Any |
| Sorority and Fraternity Life (GA) | Chris Medrano Graham | 2 | College Student Personnel or Higher Education & Student Affairs |
| University College Dean's Office (TRIO SSS) | Wendy Merb-Brown | 1 | Educational Studies, Education Research and Evaluation, College Student Personnel, Any |
| University College Dean's Office (Advising & Student Services) | Wendy Merb-Brown | 1 | Educational Studies, Education Research and Evaluation, College Student Personnel, Any |
| University College (Research and Special Projects) | Wendy Merb-Brown | 1 | Any |
| Well-Being & Recreation (Well-Being Programming & Outreach; Fitness; Ping Recreation Center; Competitive Sports; Aquatic Center; Reservations & Events; Assistant Hockey Coach) | Dottie Brown | 2 | Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism |
| Well-Being & Recreation (Peer Education & Empowerment; Making Respect Visible) | Dottie Brown | 2 | Counseling and Counselor Education programs |
| Well-Being & Recreation (Outdoor Pursuits) | Dottie Brown | 2 | Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism – Outdoor Recreation & Education Concentration |