What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistantship Pool position at Fayetteville State University?

Position Information

Position Information

Position Title: Graduate Assistantship Pool

Position Number: GR0000

Working Title: Graduate Assistant

Full-time or Part-time: Part Time

Time Limited Position: No

Number of Vacancies: Multiple Vacancies

Department: Temporary Pool - Graduate Assistant

Posting Number: 0401298

SHRA/EHRA:

Job Category:

Hiring Range: Varies

Overall Position Competency: Flat Rate

Primary Purpose of the Organization:

Graduate Assistantships provide students opportunities for professional experience, academic training, and financial support while pursing graduate degrees. Graduate assistantship positions are offered through various academic departments and are paid by grants or state funds.

Students interested in these positions should contact the academic program for specific requirements and opportunities.

Types of assistantships offered:

Academic Service Assistantships: Perform duties which support the academic mission of the department. This may involve supervising computer labs or reference rooms, grading papers, advising students, tutoring, assisting in the production of instructional materials, and occasionally assisting in the teaching of a class.
Administrative Assistantships: Assist an administrative office or officer in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the unit.
Research Assistantships: Assist faculty members in conducting research or have primary responsibility for conducting research under faculty supervision.
Teaching Assistantships: Assume major responsibility for instruction in a class or laboratory. The specific duties include providing instruction, evaluating student performances, conducting student conferences, and leading discussion groups. The responsibilities which are most often associated with graduate assistantship are:

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Appointment Types And Compensation

A graduate assistant will work no more than twenty (20) hours per week during the academic year when the University is in session.
A student may not receive an assistantship for more than six (6) semesters.
A student may not hold more than one assistantship or work more than twenty 20 hours per week.
Each assistantship will require a graduate assistant to work 100 to 150 total hours per fall/spring or 100 total hours per summer.
Students who have worked the required hours will receive payment on the last business day of the month as stated in the graduate assistant agreement.
A full-time state employee may not hold a graduate assistantship.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

To hold a graduate assistantship, a student must:

Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours during fall/spring or three (3) credit hours during summer.
Enrolled at Fayetteville State University in a master’s or doctoral program, in good academic standing, and working toward a degree.
Attend new employee orientation prior to starting assistantship and complete all required employment paperwork with the Human Resources department no later than your first day of employment.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

Students must be willing to work collaboratively with faculty on projects contributing to the mission and goals of Fayetteville State University.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Students must be willing to assist faculty in planning and implementing class instructions, meetings, i.e. student orientations, lectures, receptions and workshops, etc.
Students must be willing to assist faculty in conducting evaluations and assessments.
Students must be willing to assist with general responsibilities within the unit or office, such as taking minutes for committee meetings, developing posters, brochures, programs, and other responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Notice to Applicants:

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Additional Information for Applicants:

To find out more about the availabilities for graduate assistantships in your program, we recommend contacting your department or program of interest.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement:

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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