Graduate Assistant - Education Studies

Stephen F. Austin State University • Main Campus, TX

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a student position responsible for assisting faculty and/or staff with administrative duties, including gathering, organizing, and analyzing information related to the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function.

Requirements

• The minimum education required for admittance as a graduate student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
• Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
• Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
• A student must have clear or provisional admission to the graduate school and the academic unit, be in good academic standing, and be enrolled for at least six semester credit hours (SCH) of graduate courses to be eligible for a graduate assistantship during the fall or spring semesters.
• To be eligible for a graduate assistantship during the summer, a student must be enrolled for at least three semester credit hours (SCH) of graduate courses.
• Graduate assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a student assistant, staff employee or adjunct faculty at the same time that they are employed as a graduate assistant.
• All graduate assistant appointments combined should not exceed the maximum FTE of 0.50.

Nice To Haves

• The recommendation of a faculty member may be required.
• No direct experience is required.
• Training and instruction will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provides office assistance to the department by assisting with administrative duties and responsibilities.
• Assists in collecting, verifying, compiling, monitoring, updating, tracking, and/or analyzing data related to the operations and activities of a department/assigned departmental program or function.
• Assists in promoting department services by providing faculty, staff, students, and/or the general public with applicable materials and information.
• Maintains and updates department records.
• Assists in preparing, compiling, editing, updating, and disseminating various reports and documents.
• Assists in responding to inquiries and providing ongoing support through e-mail, phone, and personal interaction.

Benefits

• SFA's salary grade table can be found in the pay grade structure section on the HR Manager's page.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level