GT9959 Non-teaching Graduate Assistant
- Tahlequah, OK
- Permanent
- Full-time
Internal posting only. No external applications will be reviewed.JOB SUMMARYThis 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 DUTIESGraduate 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
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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
( We may add specific departmental items here as needed)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.