Title: Graduate Assistant - Graduate School
Position Type: Graduate Assistant
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 39R000 - Office of Graduate Studies
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)
Hours Per Week: 20
Retirement: None
Contact Person: Holly Argo
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Graduate School is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Assistant (GA) to support key administrative, communication, and programmatic functions. The GA will work closely with Graduate School staff to enhance graduate student services, contribute to ongoing projects, and assist in the daily operations of the office.
Minimum Qualifications
- Full time Graduate Student (registered for 9 graduate hours or more)
- Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher
- Clear or provisional admission to a degree seeking program (Certs and non-degree do not qualify).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong research skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with digital collaboration tools (e.g.,
Google Workspace, Zoom).
- Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple responsibilities.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
Job Duties:
- 50% - Support data collection and reporting initiatives related to research administration, provide administrative support such as research, and maintaining digital records. - (Essential)
- 10% - Serve as a graduate student representative on EKU’s Graduate Council, participate in special projects and strategic initiatives aligned with the Graduate Education and Research Administration mission. - (Essential)
- 25% - Assist in the coordination and promotion of Graduate Education & Research Administration events, orientations, workshops, and ceremonies. - (Essential)
- 15% - Maintain the Graduate Education & Research Administration CANVAS organizations and social media platforms. - (Essential)
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions: This position provides a partial tuition waiver (6 credit hours) and a stipend of $5,600 per semester. At the conclusion of the Fall 2025 semester, performance will be evaluated for possible continuation into Spring 2026 semester and beyond.
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
