GN9992 Non-teaching Graduate Assistant

Internal posting only. No external applications will be reviewed.

Notice to applicants: Northeastern State University’s policy requires all newly hired employees to 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.

About the Role

This position may be filled in one of three areas as a Graduate Student appointment: Graduate Assistant (GN), Teaching Assistant (GT), or Graduate Student Worker (GS).

Responsibilities

• 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. Teaching assignments must be relevant to the teaching assistant’s field of study. Teaching Assistants may not be assigned primary responsibilities for teaching and student assessment in courses approved for graduate credit.
• Graduate Student Worker (GS): Considered an apprenticeship contributing to the student’s professional development. The primary purpose is to assist the student in strengthening and successfully completing their academic program. Duties include activities relevant to the program of study and contribute to the university’s teaching, research/creative activity, or service efforts.

Requirements

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
• Letters of recommendation
• Educational preparation
• Undergraduate GPA
• Test scores
• Interpersonal skills
• Language skills

Qualifications

To be eligible, students must:

• Be fully admitted to the Graduate College (probationary, temporary, or provisional admissions do not qualify).
• 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 to the Graduate College.

Additional criteria may be required by the employing department and the nature of the particular appointment. Full-time or part-time employees of NSU are not eligible to apply for graduate student employment.

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.

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 supporting the university mission. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of university operations.