Graduate Assistant - Engineering Technology
About The Position
Assist the Engineering Technology Department with a variety of academic, research, and industry engagement duties. A Graduate Assistant will gain essential professional and educational experience that supports career development in engineering technology and related technical fields. Responsibilities are performed in a professional, organized, and service-oriented manner to support students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Assist Engineering Technology students with job searches by researching and sharing relevant job and internship opportunities in technical and engineering-related fields Conduct online research to identify potential employment and internship opportunities suitable for Engineering Technology majors Provide one-on-one support to students for career development, including resume reviews, technical portfolio development, and interview preparation when needed Develop and maintain relationships with regional industry partners to help create and coordinate internship and cooperative education opportunities Maintain records of job openings, internship placements, and employer partnerships to track student outcomes and program success Promote and assist with department career-related events such as employer presentations, industry tours, and career fairs Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student engagement with industry and align opportunities with workforce needs Assist faculty with applied research projects related to engineering technology, manufacturing, and technical education Conduct literature reviews and assist with project documentation Support development of research methodologies and data collection Assist with analysis of project results using appropriate qualitative or quantitative tools Attend project meetings and contribute to project planning and implementation Prepare progress reports and assist in preparation of materials for final project or grant submissions Assist with laboratory preparation, equipment organization, and technical demonstrations when needed Perform other duties as assigned Graduate Assistants are expected to perform duties at a level higher than undergraduate student employees. This may include assisting with laboratory instruction, tutoring undergraduate students, grading technical assignments, or supporting classroom activities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree completed in Engineering Technology, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a closely related technical field
- Admission to a graduate degree program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
- Interest or experience in engineering technology, manufacturing, applied engineering, or technical education
- Ability to work with faculty, students, and industry partners in a professional environment
Responsibilities
- Assist Engineering Technology students with job searches by researching and sharing relevant job and internship opportunities in technical and engineering-related fields
- Conduct online research to identify potential employment and internship opportunities suitable for Engineering Technology majors
- Provide one-on-one support to students for career development, including resume reviews, technical portfolio development, and interview preparation when needed
- Develop and maintain relationships with regional industry partners to help create and coordinate internship and cooperative education opportunities
- Maintain records of job openings, internship placements, and employer partnerships to track student outcomes and program success
- Promote and assist with department career-related events such as employer presentations, industry tours, and career fairs
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student engagement with industry and align opportunities with workforce needs
- Assist faculty with applied research projects related to engineering technology, manufacturing, and technical education
- Conduct literature reviews and assist with project documentation
- Support development of research methodologies and data collection
- Assist with analysis of project results using appropriate qualitative or quantitative tools
- Attend project meetings and contribute to project planning and implementation
- Prepare progress reports and assist in preparation of materials for final project or grant submissions
- Assist with laboratory preparation, equipment organization, and technical demonstrations when needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Eligible to receive a tuition waiver and stipend each semester according to university policy
- Graduate Assistant must maintain a minimum 2.50 GPA and be enrolled in at least 3 graduate credit hours during fall and spring semesters
