Graduate Assistant for Academics

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of a graduate assistantship is to promote the student’s successful completion of an academic program while giving them experience working in an academic environment.

Graduate assistantships support the University’s teaching, research and service missions for the benefit of students in areas closely related to their chosen field of study.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Chair of the department or Director of the unit in which the assistantship is held will assign the duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Strong computer skills and good oral and written communication skills. Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks and adhere to assigned work schedule.

General Days/Hours:

Graduate Assistants are expected to work an average of 20 hours a week.
Regular and Reliable Attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 am CST on the position closing date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on graduate work in order to be eligible for a Graduate Assistant position.

Master and Specialist GAs must complete a minimum of six hours of graduate credit during a regular semester. Their total credit hours (graduate and undergraduate) cannot exceed 12. Three graduate credit hours are required in the combined summer terms in order to hold a GA position in any summer term. Total summer credit hours may not exceed seven per summer term.