Graduate Assistant – Office of Community Responsibility – Division of Student Affairs

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant for the Office of Community Responsibility at Carnegie Mellon University will serve in a unique capacity to impact the ethical development of Carnegie Mellon University students. The Office of Community Responsibility (OCR) encourages each student to cultivate high ethical standards of conduct, congruent with the expectations of the Carnegie Mellon University community. Using a restorative lens, the Office of Community Responsibility facilitates learning through reflective, community-centered processes. This is an excellent opportunity if you thrive in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by managing key administrative and programmatic aspects of the university’s community standards and academic integrity actions processes, educate students on community expectations, and ensure that university responses to violations of CMU standards are developmental and representative of our values. The Graduate Assistant will be expected to complete 20 office hours per week throughout the academic year on our campus in Pittsburgh, PA. The supervision of the Graduate Assistant will be the responsibility of the Director of the Office of Community Responsibility or their designee. The term of this assistantship is one year in length beginning as early as August 1, 2026 and concluding no later than May 31, 2027. Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Enrolled in a Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel or related graduate program for the 2026-2027 academic year
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing follow-up for community standards complaints and academic integrity violations reported to the Office of Community Responsibility
• Coordinating workflow for academic and non-academic violations including documentation, tracking, and reporting
• Facilitate educational programs for the campus community
• Participate in departmental meetings as needed
• Oversee and review applicable policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
• Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Unlock your potential with tuition benefits
• Take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays
• Rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees