Fayetteville State University
Graduate Assistantship Pool
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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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Are you currently enrolled in graduate school at Fayetteville State University?
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