Requisition Number | GA00620 |
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Position Title | Graduate Assistant - TRIO Programs - 2024-2025 |
Position Eclass | GF - Graduate Flat Pay |
Position Summary | The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non-academic units. Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student's field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills. Graduate Assistantships are assigned in the department or unit and confirmed by the Graduate School. |
Additional Details | Department/Office Mission: The Student Support Services (SSS) Classic and STEM-H programs are federally funded TRIO-grants designed to maximize academic performance for UNCG students who are from first-generation low-income backgrounds, or who have a disability, and who also demonstrate academic need for services.
Job Description-Reporting: The Graduate Assistant for TRIO Programs is intended to be a two-year assistantship and reports directly to the Director of TRIO Programs. Job Description-Job Duties and/or Responsibilities: The TRIO Program Graduate Assistant (GA) works closely with the TRIO Staff to guide academics, transitioning to UNCG, and graduate school or career planning. The GA will develop programming and activities to help students develop their knowledge and skills in planning for their futures. They will work with TRIO students individually and in group sessions to achieve these goals.
Responsibilities: The Graduate Assistant experience will include direct responsibilities and active involvement in the development, delivery, and support of programs and services within the 2 TRIO Programs. This assistantship opportunity will offer graduate students outstanding, hands-on experience program planning and training implementation, student development, as well as administrative skills.
Work Hours, Environment: The UNCG Graduate Assistant Work Schedule is the basis for determining the work schedule. Graduate Assistant typically work 20 hours/week, during office hours, which are generally Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. but can include evening hours for student programming. The TRIO Director will work with the graduate assistant to accommodate their academic course schedule. Vacation and travel requests during the academic year should be discussed prior to finalizing plans (example: booking a flight, etc). Required Skills or Prerequisites: This position includes student contact and requires an individual who demonstrates the following:
Stipend: $12,000 for the academic year. The stipend amount and hours per week allotted for this position are contingent on budget continuity for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which is subject to change based on UNC System guidelines. If summer assistantship work is agreed, an additional stipend will be provided. Tuition Waiver/Assistance: No tuition assistance provided |
Minimum Qualifications | To be eligible for appointments as a graduate assistant, you must: * Maintain academic good standing at all times (3.0). * Be enrolled full-time, which is generally a minimum of 9 credits. * Make satisfactory progress toward your degree as defined by your academic program and the Graduate School. * Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S. |
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Number of Months per Year | 9 |
Org #-Department | TRiO Programs - 10912 |
Posting Begin Date | 03/08/2024 |
Posting Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |