GN9853 Graduate Assistant Non-Teaching

Major Duties

• Graduate Assistant (GA): Performs scholarly activities, such as research or experimentation, or renders administrative service to an academic or administrative unit.
• Teaching Assistant (GT): Performs instructional duties, such as providing or coordinating classroom instruction, including lab or discussion sessions; tutoring students; grading tests and assignments; developing instructional materials; providing artistic instruction; accompanying/coaching musical or vocal performances; and proctoring exams.
• Graduate Student Worker (GS): Assists the student in strengthening and successfully completing his/her academic program through activities relevant to the program of study and contributing to the university’s teaching, research/creative activity, or service efforts.

Knowledge Required By The Position

Selection criteria is determined by the department hosting the position. Students should expect the following qualifications, among others, to be considered during the selection process:

• Pertinent experience
• Work experience
• Lets of recommendation
• Educational preparation
• Undergraduate GPA
• Test scores
• Interpersonal skills
• Language skills

Complexity/Scope of Work

The work consists of related frequent interruptions that contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to provide professional development to the graduate student while providing support to the university mission. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those operations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office.

Minimum Qualifications

• Full time or part time employees of NSU are not eligible to apply for a graduate student employment.
• To be eligible, students must:
• Be fully admitted to the Graduate College.
• Be admitted to a graduate degree program with a current plan of study on file with the Graduate College.
• Complete the entrance exam required for the graduate degree program, with the requisite score, and submit an official copy of the results with the Graduate College.

Salary and Hire Date

• Salary as arranged
• Hire date as arranged

To Complete the Application Process

It is critical to create a profile.

Notice to Applicants

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Not providing an original social security card will delay the hiring process and employment date.