Looking to gain hands-on experience, grow your professional skills, and expand your network? Explore the opportunities and career resources available to Montclair graduate students.
- Graduate & Doctoral Assistantships
- The Graduate School’s Micro-Internship Program
- Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society (AEL)
- Student Research & Conference Travel Fund Awards
- Graduate Council Student Representation
- More Employment Opportunities
Graduate & Doctoral Assistantships
Graduate & Doctoral Assistantships provide students with valuable professional experience while supporting their academic goals. Roles may include teaching, research, or administrative responsibilities. Assistants receive tuition remission and/or a stipend as part of their appointment.
- Learn more about Graduate & Doctoral Assistantships
- New students can express interest in an assistantship through the Accepted Students Portal.
- We recommend contacting your Graduate Program Coordinator, Doctoral Program Director, and Department Chair to inquire about vacancies within your department.
The Graduate School’s Micro-Internship Program
The Graduate School’s Micro-Internship Program offers short-term, project-based opportunities that help students build professional experience, explore career paths, and apply what they’re learning in the classroom. Projects are developed in partnership with departments across Montclair.
- Learn more about The Graduate School’s Micro-Internship Program.
- Internship opportunities will be announced via email, so keep an eye on your Montclair email!
Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society (AEL)
Alpha Epsilon Lambda (AEL) recognizes graduate students for excellence in scholarship and leadership. Students who have completed at least 18 graduate credits and have GPAs in the top 20% of their school or college are invited to join. Invitations are sent once each semester. Students can also apply to serve as President of Montclair’s AEL chapter.
Student Research & Conference Travel Fund Awards
Through the Student Research & Conference Travel Fund Awards, The Graduate School provides modest funding to support professional development activities, including conference presentations or travel related to research. Funding is available to students enrolled in degree programs for the current academic year.
Graduate Council Student Representation
The Graduate Council is the University’s advisory body for graduate policies, student initiatives, and curriculum review — and each college has a dedicated graduate student representative. Student representatives are elected with Dean approval and serve as key partners in advancing graduate student priorities. These representatives serve as the voice of their peers, offering insight into the graduate student experience and helping shape University-wide discussions.
- Learn more about serving as a Graduate Council representative and see your department’s current representatives.
- We recommend contacting your Dean’s office to inquire about student representation.
More Employment Opportunities
Montclair offers a wide range of career development resources, job platforms, and internship opportunities designed to help graduate students strengthen their resumes and connect with employers.
Handshake
Handshake is the University’s career platform for discovering on- and off-campus jobs, internships, and networking opportunities. Several graduate-friendly roles are currently open.
Office of Experiential Education & Career Connections (OEECC)
OEECC offers personalized career advising, resume reviews, and connections to internship and employment opportunities. Many colleges also provide specialized support through their career services teams.
- College of the Arts Career Services
- College for Community Health Career & Internship Services
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences Career Development
- College for Education and Engaged Learning Career Services
- College of Science and Mathematics Career Services
- Feliciano School of Business Career Services
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Reach out to gradstudentservices@montclair.edu for help.