Graduate Administrative Assistant - Transportation (Fall 2026)

Department of Human Resources • Jacksonville, AL

1d • $8 • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Graduate Administrative Assistant (GAA) position at Jacksonville State University involves assisting transportation faculty and/or staff with various duties. These may include operating university vehicles, supporting operational and administrative tasks, and performing other duties as assigned by the department. Positions are filled based on applicant skills, qualifications, and departmental needs. Transcripts and letters of recommendation will be reviewed for applicants seeking employment as a graduate student.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
• Must be classified as a degree-seeking graduate student at Jax State.
• Must be actively enrolled in a graduate degree program at Jax State during the assistantship semester.
• If a new student, must be admitted to a degree program.
• Must be actively enrolled in required coursework towards the degree.
• Must hold the minimum required GPA for the student’s enrolled degree program.
• During the assistantship semester, must be enrolled at Jax State in six to nine (6-9) graduate semester hours in a fall or spring semester or six to nine (6-9) graduate semester hours in a full summer term.
• Must not be holding another campus job.
• If the student has previously held a Graduate Assistantship position at Jax State, the student must have fulfilled all duties and complied with all policies to be considered for another Graduate Assistantship.
• Must complete FERPA training, Sexual Harassment training, and other training as required through JSU.
• All International Students must be in a valid immigration status.
• International students must be enrolled as a full-time Jax State student and possess a valid passport, F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa, U.S. Customs Form I-94, official photo identification, and an Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement.

Nice To Haves

• It is preferred that a Graduate Teaching Assistant not teach and take a class during the same summer term.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Transportation System Faculty/Staff.
• Assist with Operational Tasks.
• Assist with driving and operating Jacksonville State University vehicles.
• Assist with Administrative and Clerical Duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $8.25 per hour (max 20 hours per week for 16 weeks).
• Biweekly payroll.
• Scholarship each semester up to $4,386.00 covering general university fee and tuition.
• Scholarships from outside the University are permitted.
• Jax State employee benefit of tuition assistance is permitted.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees