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Teaching Assistant roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry without advance petition filing. Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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The Women’s Resource Center is seeking a full-time graduate assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year with the possibility of continuing through a second year. The graduate Assistant must have earned a bachelor’s degree. This person will work under the supervision of the WRC Program Coordinator. The GA will provide event programming, teaching, facilitations, and administrative support for The Women’s Resource Center within the Office of Access and Opportunity. The GA will focus on implementing and managing the WRC Educational Programs. Other responsibilities include office support, event development and facilitation, managing student-led programs, fundraising, assessing WRC Program standards, and other duties as assigned by the WRC Program Coordinator and the Director of the Office of Access and Opportunity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement and manage campus wide educational programs marketing, facilitation and post them on the university calendar.
- Advising and consultations on sexual health care and resources.
- Manage women’s history month programming in the months of March-April.
- Manage the #LeadLikeAGirl workshop program.
- Conduct research and training on awareness topics such as sexual education and health, sexual violence prevention, domestic violence prevention, mental health awareness, reproductive health, women’s history, and other topics as requested.
- Assist with the development of ongoing WRC programs/projects, participate in leadership development initiatives, awareness month programming, etc.
- Work with EMU Booking Event Planning to coordinate logistics for events, reserving space, order catering.
- Must be available to work some weekends for admission and recruitment initiatives.
- Must be available to work some evenings for signature student events and programs.
- Prepare monthly reports on student walk-ins and resource requests, and prepare semesterly impact reports related to WRC initiatives.
- Responsible for research and data entry for WRC programming in preparation for impact reports.
- Maintain a budget, order program, and resource products, stocking products, and clean the storage room.
- Update community resource guides and build relationships with community partners.
- Assist with creating, disseminating, and analyzing program evaluations and assessments.
- Create fliers, brochures, newsletters, and handle social media channels for marketing and on university outlets.
- Maintain weekly office hours in accordance with the graduate assistantship requirements (20/wk).
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Acceptance of an EMU graduate program related to the work of the Women’s Resource Center.
- Basic knowledge of feminism, intersectionality, women’s rights, oppression, discrimination, bias, gender equality, equity, sexual violence, domestic violence, sexual health, mental health, and social justice education.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, teaching, research, and facilitation skills.
- Strong public speaking, teaching, and writing skills.
- Strong organizational skills and experience with event planning and programming.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using Microsoft word, google spreadsheets, Canva, Canvas, computer technology programs, Ai technology, data analysis and empirical research is preferred.
- Experience developing programs and working with teams is preferred.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
N/A
APPOINTMENT PERCENTAGE
100%
LOCATION
Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION
GS - Graduate Student - Stipend
PAY GRADE
GS 0
DIVISION
Academic and Student Affairs
SUBDIVISION
Graduate School
DEPARTMENT
Research Admin and Grad School
CAMPUS LOCATION
Main Campus
OPENING ON
Apr 23 2026
INTRODUCTION
The Women’s Resource Center is seeking a full-time graduate assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year with the possibility of continuing through a second year. The graduate Assistant must have earned a bachelor’s degree. This person will work under the supervision of the WRC Program Coordinator. The GA will provide event programming, teaching, facilitations, and administrative support for The Women’s Resource Center within the Office of Access and Opportunity. The GA will focus on implementing and managing the WRC Educational Programs. Other responsibilities include office support, event development and facilitation, managing student-led programs, fundraising, assessing WRC Program standards, and other duties as assigned by the WRC Program Coordinator and the Director of the Office of Access and Opportunity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement and manage campus wide educational programs marketing, facilitation and post them on the university calendar.
- Advising and consultations on sexual health care and resources.
- Manage women’s history month programming in the months of March-April.
- Manage the #LeadLikeAGirl workshop program.
- Conduct research and training on awareness topics such as sexual education and health, sexual violence prevention, domestic violence prevention, mental health awareness, reproductive health, women’s history, and other topics as requested.
- Assist with the development of ongoing WRC programs/projects, participate in leadership development initiatives, awareness month programming, etc.
- Work with EMU Booking Event Planning to coordinate logistics for events, reserving space, order catering.
- Must be available to work some weekends for admission and recruitment initiatives.
- Must be available to work some evenings for signature student events and programs.
- Prepare monthly reports on student walk-ins and resource requests, and prepare semesterly impact reports related to WRC initiatives.
- Responsible for research and data entry for WRC programming in preparation for impact reports.
- Maintain a budget, order program, and resource products, stocking products, and clean the storage room.
- Update community resource guides and build relationships with community partners.
- Assist with creating, disseminating, and analyzing program evaluations and assessments.
- Create fliers, brochures, newsletters, and handle social media channels for marketing and on university outlets.
- Maintain weekly office hours in accordance with the graduate assistantship requirements (20/wk).
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Acceptance of an EMU graduate program related to the work of the Women’s Resource Center.
- Basic knowledge of feminism, intersectionality, women’s rights, oppression, discrimination, bias, gender equality, equity, sexual violence, domestic violence, sexual health, mental health, and social justice education.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, teaching, research, and facilitation skills.
- Strong public speaking, teaching, and writing skills.
- Strong organizational skills and experience with event planning and programming.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using Microsoft word, google spreadsheets, Canva, Canvas, computer technology programs, Ai technology, data analysis and empirical research is preferred.
- Experience developing programs and working with teams is preferred.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
N/A
APPOINTMENT PERCENTAGE
100%
LOCATION
Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION
GS - Graduate Student - Stipend
PAY GRADE
GS 0
DIVISION
Academic and Student Affairs
SUBDIVISION
Graduate School
DEPARTMENT
Research Admin and Grad School
CAMPUS LOCATION
Main Campus
OPENING ON
Apr 23 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Teaching Assistant
Match your degree to the posted role
TN eligibility for Teaching Assistants depends on your degree field aligning with the subject you'll be assisting in. A biology degree supports a TA role in life sciences. A general education degree may not satisfy a STEM department's requirements.
Request a formal support letter early
Ask your hiring institution for a TN support letter before your start date. It must state your job title, duties, degree requirement, and employment period. CBP officers at the port of entry use this letter to adjudicate your TN on the spot.
Target institutions with visa sponsorship experience
Universities and community colleges that regularly hire international faculty are more familiar with TN sponsorship processes than K-12 districts. Look for institutions with a history of visa sponsorship experience—employers who have sponsored work visas before are typically better equipped to provide the required support letter and guide you through the port of entry application process.
Clarify part-time versus full-time status upfront
TN status requires that employment be prearranged and professional in nature. A part-time TA contract can still qualify, but your support letter must specify hours and confirm the role meets the specialty occupation criteria your degree supports.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Filtering job postings by TN visa sponsorship willingness manually takes hours. Migrate Mate surfaces Teaching Assistant roles at employers already open to TN sponsorship, so you're applying where your status won't disqualify you from the first screen.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular documentation
Mexican citizens cannot self-petition at a port of entry and must attend a U.S. consular interview. Bring your offer letter, TN support letter, degree credentials, and proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship. USCIS does not adjudicate TN petitions for Mexican nationals.
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Find Teaching Assistant JobsTeaching Assistant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Teaching Assistant role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Teaching Assistant positions qualify under the USMCA's Teacher category when the role requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in the field being taught or assisted. The key is that the position must be tied to a specific academic discipline and your degree must match. A general TA role that accepts any major will face scrutiny at adjudication.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Teaching Assistants compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable than H-1B for qualifying TA roles. H-1B requires employer-filed petitions months in advance and selection is random. With TN, Canadian citizens can receive approval at the port of entry the same day, while Mexican nationals go through a consular process without a lottery wait.
Where can I find Teaching Assistant jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most standard job boards don't filter by visa type, which means you spend time applying to roles where your status hasn't been considered. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN and other visa-sponsored roles, letting you search Teaching Assistant positions at institutions already open to sponsoring international professionals under USMCA.
Can a graduate teaching assistantship at a U.S. university qualify for TN status?
Graduate assistantships can qualify if the institution treats the role as a formal employment position requiring a bachelor's degree in the relevant academic field. Unpaid or stipend-only arrangements where the primary relationship is as a student, not an employee, complicate the TN eligibility analysis. Confirm with the university's international office that they'll issue a formal TN support letter.
How long does TN status last for a Teaching Assistant, and can it be renewed?
Each TN approval covers up to three years and is tied to the specific employer and role described in your support letter. There's no limit on the number of renewals, so you can maintain TN status indefinitely as long as you remain in a qualifying position. Canadian citizens can renew at a port of entry or by mail through USCIS; Mexican nationals must return to a consulate.
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