What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non-teaching Graduate Assistant position at Northeastern State University?
Graduate Assistant (Teaching / Non-Teaching) Graduate Student Worker
Internal posting only. No external applications will be reviewed.
Notice to applicants
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JOB SUMMARY
This position may be filled in one of three areas as a Graduate Student appointment : Graduate Assistant (GN), Teaching Assistant (GT) or Graduate Student Worker (GS)
MAJOR DUTIES
Graduate Assistant (GA)
Performs scholarly activities, such as research or experimentation, or renders administrative service to an academic or administrative unit.
Teaching Assistant (GT)
Performs instructional duties, such as providing or coordinating classroom instruction, including lab or discussion sessions; tutoring students; grading tests and assignments; developing instructional materials; providing artistic instruction; accompanying / coaching musical or vocal performances; and proctoring exams. Teaching assignments must be relevant to the teaching assistant's field of study. Teaching Assistants may not be assigned primary responsibilities for teaching and student assessment in courses approved for graduate credit.
Graduate Student Worker (GS)
Considered an apprenticeship contributing to the student's professional development. The primary purpose is to assist the student in strengthening and successfully completing his / her academic program. Duties include activities that are relevant to the program of study and contribute to the university's teaching, research / creative activity, or service efforts.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Selection criteria is determined by the department hosting the position. Students should expect the following qualifications, among others, to be considered during the selection process :
- Pertinent experience
- Work experience
- Letters of recommendation
- Educational preparation
- Undergraduate GPA
- Test scores
- Interpersonal skills
- Language skills
COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of related frequent interruptions that contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to provide professional development to the graduate student while providing support to the university mission. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those operations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing,
walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects.
The work is typically performed in an office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Full time or part time employees of NSU are not eligible to apply for a graduate student employment. To be eligible, students must :
1. Be fully admitted to the Graduate College. Probationary, temporary, or provisional basis admissions do not qualify.
2. Be admitted to a graduate degree program with a current plan of study on file with the Graduate College.
3. Complete the entrance exam required for the graduate degree program, with the requisite score, and submit an official copy of the results with the Graduate College.
4. Additional criteria may be required by the employing department and the nature of the particular appointment.
Salary as arranged
Hire date as arranged
