GT9972 Graduate
Assistant (Teaching/Non-Teaching) Graduate Student Worker
Internal posting
only. No external applications will be reviewed.
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
To complete the application process, it is critical to create a
profile.
Notice to applicants
It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees
must provide an original social security card during the hiring process.
Not providing an original social security card will delay the hiring process
and employment date.
