McNair Scholars Graduate Assistant (Fall)
About The Position
The OU McNair Scholars Program is seeking a Graduate Assistant to mentor undergraduate scholars as they prepare for graduate education and research careers. This position supports scholars with undergraduate research, conference presentations, graduate applications, and GRE preparation while also assisting with recruitment, workshops, outreach, and program events. We are looking for a collaborative and highly organized graduate student who is passionate about research, mentoring, and helping students successfully navigate the path to graduate school. The role of the Graduate Assistant is to support the program’s mission through program recruitment, assistance with program activities, and development of mentoring relationships with program participants.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Must be current or incoming OU Graduate Student and enrolled in the FALL 2026 semester
- Undergraduate and graduate level research experience
- Experience working with first-generation and low-income students
- Teaching or facilitation experience
- Public speaking and presentation experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Communicate and interact effectively, respectfully, and appropriately with diverse populations in the department, University, and community
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, faculty, and administrators
- Outstanding writing and editing skills in multiple genres, including understanding different disciplinary requirements in writing (genres, tone, style)
Nice To Haves
- Driver’s License
Responsibilities
- Mentoring scholars through undergraduate research and conference presentations, graduate applications, and GRE preparation.
- Assisting Program Director with social media and other program outreach.
- Assisting Program Director with program recruitment and the participant selection process.
- Assisting Program Director with seminars, workshops, and McNair events.
- Assisting Program Director with research conferences, including chaperoning student attendees and driving university-owned vehicles.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full waiver of graduate tuition (student is responsible for paying associated fees)
- Bi-weekly stipend
- Health insurance coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
