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Graduate Assistantships

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Requirements

To be eligible to apply for a competitive graduate assistantship, students must be fully accepted for graduate study, have an Approved Program Form on file, and be pursuing course work for a Master's or Specialist degree. They must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or a minimum graduate GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in at least eight graduate hours, must have submitted GRE or GMAT scores, or met the alternative requirement, depending on the program of study.  See the catalog entry for individual program requirements.

International students who did not complete both primary and secondary education in a nation or territory in which English is the primary language must have completed one trimester in-residence graduate work and must successfully complete the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Test (SPEAK) before they can be appointed as a Graduate Teaching Assistant or as a Graduate Tutor. A first term international student may apply for research or administrative assistantships if they have the skills required in the job description. Contact the Graduate Office for further information about the SPEAK Test.

The Graduate student must enroll in and complete a minimum of nine hours with at least six hours at the graduate level per trimester to be eligible for an assistantship.  Students must maintain a 3.00 grade point average in graduate courses each term of enrollment to obtain or continue in an assistantship. Graduate Assistants must submit the Approved Program Form during the first two weeks of their first term of enrollment.

Assistantships are available on a competitive basis. In addition to the stipend of $6000 for the academic year ($3000 per trimester-fall and spring), a waiver up to 100% of the standard tuition and designated fee rate is provided for both resident and nonresident graduate assistants. The fee waiver does not cover the technology fee.  In the case of an online/web course, the delivery fee is not covered.  Applications should be made by March 1 for the next fall trimester to the Graduate Office and will be accepted until all positions are filled. Forms are available from the Graduate Office or online.

Graduate Assistantships are available in all areas where graduate degrees are offered. Graduate teaching assistantships are available in biology, chemistry, the College of Education, computer science laboratories, English, and the Writing Center. Graduate tutorial assistantships are available to graduate students who hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher learning. Preference will be given to Northwest graduates with specialized experiences in high-need areas. Graduate tutorial assistantships involve individualized tutoring of undergraduate students in general study areas.

A student will not be approved for an assistantship if employed in another position by the University. No student may hold more than one assistantship. In the event a graduate student resigns from the assistantship and remains as a student, full fees prorated for the portion of the trimester remaining will be assessed.  Students may hold a Graduate Assistant position for a maximum of one degree program.

Graduate assistantship information is available in the Graduate Office. Information about other financial assistance may be obtained from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance.

Position Descriptions

Administrative Assistant

Collect and compile data for reports, develop and assemble materials for booklets and handouts, recording information, develop files, do library searches for faculty and administrators, proctor examinations and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Research Assistant

Assist in research design, assist in writing project proposals, assist in preparation of grant proposals, conduct literature reviews, analysis of research data and preparation of tables, writing research reports and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Teaching Assistant

Assist in setup for laboratory, monitor laboratories, assist students with problems, operate audio visual equipment, assist in preparation of course materials, assist in administering and scoring examinations, monitor classes as requested and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. NOTE: International students who did not complete both their primary and secondary education in schools where the media of instruction is English, must pass the SPEAK Test and complete one trimester of graduate school to be eligible.

Tutorial Assistant

Provides basic undergraduate tutoring in specialized subject areas in the Talent Development Center. Follows the established guidelines for a basic tutorial session, adapts communication style for a variety of student levels of interest and ability, keeps accurate records of client service, maintains confidentiality of information and services, maintains a professional and supportive relationship with the academic community, maintains resources of the Talent Development Center, develops or locates appropriate materials to help clients learn course concepts, and proctors tests and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. NOTE: International students who did not complete both their primary and secondary education in schools where the media of instruction is English, must pass the SPEAK Test and complete one trimester of graduate school to be eligible.

Graduate Assistant Positions Offered

College of Arts and Sciences | College of Professional and Applied Studies | College of Education and Human Services | Athletics/HPERD | Talent Development Center | Graduate Administrative Assistantships

Position availabilty was updated for Spring 2010 as of November 17, 2009.  

Closed Position has been accepted and is no longer avaliable
Offered Position has been offered
Open Position is avaliable (Not all positions are filled every trimester)

College of Arts and Sciences

All assistantships in this college are 9 month contracts.

Biology
660.562.1388

History
660.562.1290

Closed Teaching 1 Closed Administrative 1
Closed Teaching 2 Closed Administrative 1
Open Teaching 3
Open Teaching 4

Chemistry/Physics
660.562.1388

Math
660.562.1230

Open Research 1 Closed Teaching 1
Open Research 2 Closed Teaching 2
Open Teaching 3

English
660.562.1265

Music
660.562.1315

Open Teaching 1 Closed Teaching 1
Open Teaching 2 Closed Teaching 2
Open Teaching 3 Closed Teaching 3
Open Teaching 4 Open Administrative 1
Open Teaching 5

Geology/Geography
660.562.1723

Speech
660.562.1506

Closed Administrative 1 Closed Teaching 1
Closed Administrative 2 (Geo Tech)

Honors Program
660.562.0807

Theatre
660.562.1321

Closed Administrative 1 Closed Administrative 1

Facilities Manager
660.562.1320
Closed Administrative 1

College of Professional and Applied Studies

All assistantships in this college are 9 month contracts. 

Agriculture
660.562.1155

Marketing/Management
660.562.1837

Closed Research 1 Closed Research 1
Closed Research 2 Offered Research 2
Closed Research 3 Offered Research 3
Closed Teaching 1 Offered Administrative 1
Open Teaching 2 Open Teaching 1

Business Office Programs
660.562.1292

 

Dean's Office
660.562.1277

Closed Administrative 1 Open Administrative 1

Business Computer Lab
660.562.1600

Computer Science
660.562.1600

Open Administrative 1 Open Teaching 1
Open Administrative 2 Open Teaching 2
Open Administrative 3 Open Teaching 3
Open Research 1
Open Research 2
Open Research 3
Open Administrative 1
Open Administrative 2
Open Administrative 3
Open Administrative 4

Accounting/Finance/Econ
660.562.1835

MIS
660.562.1600

Offered Research 1 Closed Research 1
Offered Research 2 Offered Research 2
Closed Research 3

CSI Computer Lab
660.562.1600

Regional Business Review
660.562.1837

Closed Administrative 1 Open Research 1 (1 trimester)

College of Education and Human Services

Assistantships in this college are 9 month contracts except trainers who are 10 months and others where indicated.

Cirriculum and Instruction
660.562.1239

Psychology
660.562.1260

Closed Administrative 1 Closed Administrative 1
Closed Administrative 2 Closed Administrative 2
Open Research 1 Closed Administrative 3
Open Research 2 (1 trimester) Open Research 1

Dean's Office
660.562.1778

Child Development Lab
660.562.1237

Closed Administrative 1 Closed Teaching 1
Open Teaching 2

Horace Mann School
660.562.1233

Educational Leadership
660.562.1231

Closed Teaching 1 (Kindergarten) Closed Administrative 1
Closed Teaching 1 (1st Grade) Closed Administrative 2
Closed Teaching 1 (2nd Grade) Offered Administrative 3
Closed Teaching 1 (3rd Grade) Offered Administrative 4
Closed Teaching 1 (4th Grade) Open Administrative 5
Closed Teaching 1 (5th/6th Grade) Open Teaching 1
Closed Teaching 1 (Office)

Athletics/HPERD  

Limited to M.S.Ed. Health & PE, M.S. Recreation, and MS Applied Health Science students.

Campus Recreation
660.562.1725

Fitness Center
660.562.1708

Closed Teaching 1 Closed Teaching 1
Closed Teaching 2 Closed Teaching 2
Closed Teaching 3 Closed Teaching 3
Closed Teaching 4 Closed Teaching 4

Football
660.562.1311

Trainers
660.562.1313

Closed Teaching 1 Closed Trainer 1
Closed Teaching 2 Closed Trainer 2
Closed Teaching 3 Closed Trainer 3
Open Teaching 4 Closed Trainer 4

Strength and Conditioning

HPERD

Closed Teaching 1 Open MOERA 1
Open 5th District Court 1

Men's Basketball
660.562.1309

Women's Basketball
660.562.1299

Closed Teaching 1 Closed Teaching 1

Softball
660.562.1783

Baseball
660.562.1352

Closed Teaching 1 Closed Teaching 1

Men's Track and Cross Country
660.562.1327

Women's Track and Cross Country
660.562.1303

Closed Teaching 1 Closed Teaching 1

Tennis
660.562.1312

Women's Soccer
660.562.1302

Open Teaching 1 Closed Teaching 1

Volleyball
660.562.1782
Closed Teaching 1

Talent Development Center

Assistantships are 9 month contracts except where indicated.

Tutorial Assistant
660.562.1727
Closed Tutor 1 Offered Tutor 5
Closed Tutor 2 Open Tutor 6
Closed Tutor 3 Open Tutor 7
Offered Tutor 4 Open Tutor 8 (1 trimester)

Graduate Administrative Assistantships

Graduate Office
660.562.1145

Horace Mann Library
660.562.1271

Closed Administrative 1 (11 months) Closed Teaching 1 (10 months)

Career Services
660.562.1250

Wellness Center
660.562.1348

Closed Administrative 1 (11 months) Closed Teaching 1 (9 months)

CAPS Leadership
660.562.1226

Study Abroad Program
660.562.1367

Closed Teaching 1 (9 months) Closed Administrative 1 (11 months)

CAPS SAC (Student Activities Council)
660.562.1226

Athletic Success Program
660.562.1727

Closed Teaching 1 (9 months) Open Teaching 1 (9 months)

Sports Information Office
660.562.1118

Peer Ed/Service Training
660.562.1348

Closed Administrative 1 (9 months) Closed Teaching 1 (9 months)

Provost's Office
(on loan to Assessment 09-10)
660.562.1120

President's Office
660.562.1110

Closed Administrative 1 (11 months) Closed Administrative 1 (9 months)

Office of Assessment
660.562.1147

Web Team
660.562.1143

Closed Administrative 1 (9 months) Closed Administrative 1 (9 months)

Admissions Office
660.562.1722

Owens Library
660.562.1669

Closed Administrative 1 (9 months) Closed Administrative 1 (9 months)
Closed Administrative 2 (9 months)
Closed Administrative 1 (11 months)