Graduate Assistantships

The Department of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (PERD) makes available various graduate assistantships to students enrolled in a graduate degree program at Boston University. These positions are highly coveted and allow graduate students to take advantage of partial tuition remission at BU and earn a stipend while working in a fun, challenging, and rewarding environment.

Our Graduate Assistants are enrolled in a variety of graduate programs at Boston University. While every student is different, typically we attract students interested in health, fitness, physical education, physical and occupational therapy, public health, business, marketing, and social work.

Below is a list of all our graduate assistantships, as well as the anticipated position opening dates. Please submit a cover letter and resume to the point of contact indicated. These positions are filled quickly and often in advance, so make sure to apply in a timely manner.

Area of Graduate Assistantship Position Opening Date (subject to change) Contact Person Job Description
Aquatics 1 June 2024 Janel Crowley Aquatic GA
Aquatics 2 June 2024 Janel Crowley Aquatic GA
Business not currently available
Children’s Programming/Ice Skating January 2025 Barbara Green-Glaz Family Program/Skating GA
Dance June 2024 Micki Taylor-Pinney Dance GA
Emergency Medical Services 1 May 2024 Danny Guerrios EMS GA
Emergency Medical Services 2 May 2024 Danny Guerrios EMS GA
Facilities Admin and Events June 2025 Keith Kantor Facilities Admin GA
Facilities Operations June 2025 Keith Kantor Facilities Ops GA
Fitness 1 January 2026 Kate Durant Fitness GA 1
Fitness 2 January 2025 Kate Durant Fitness GA 2
Intramurals August 2025 Ryan Parsons Intramural GA
Marketing/Promotions August 2024 Kayleigh Ventrone Marketing GA
Membership Admin June 2024 Keith Kantor Membership Admin GA
Membership Services June 2024 Keith Kantor Membership Services GA
Outdoor Programs May 2025 Ben Beck Outdoor Programs GA