Graduate Assistant

Eastern Michigan University•Ypsilanti, MI

19h

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant (GA) works closely with one or more faculty members and assists with scholarly and teaching-related activities. Work may include research at various stages, from design and literature review through data collection, analysis, writing, and preparation or presentation of findings. The role may also involve data entry and other office-support activities. Occasional teaching-related support and other departmental duties may be assigned. The assistantship carries a stipend and a tuition scholarship covering up to 18 credit hours. Graduate assistants are responsible for fees outside of tuition and differential tuition. The appointment is 50%.

Requirements

Admission to and enrollment in a graduate program at Eastern Michigan University.
Ability to work up to 20 hours per week; 10 hours per week for a 50% assistantship.
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Maintain a 67% course completion rate.
Enroll in at least 6 credits during the Fall and Winter semesters.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Availability to work two consecutive semesters; preference will be given to students able to do so.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Some knowledge of statistics.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist university faculty or staff with research projects and other assignments requiring graduate-student skills.
Support research activities, potentially including design, literature review, data collection, analysis, writing, and preparation or presentation of findings.
Perform data entry and office-support activities as needed.
Occasionally assist with teaching-related tasks.
Perform other department-related duties as required.