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Graduate Assistantships
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 taken the GMAT or GRE general test (when required) and have scores on file in the Graduate Office. The GRE test is required for all degrees except the MBA which requires the GMAT.
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 and must maintain a 3.00 grade point average in graduate courses each term of enrollment to continue in an assistantship. Graduate Assistants must submit the Approved Program Form at the time 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 at www.nwmissouri.edu/graduate under Financial Assistance.
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 full-time 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.
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 Assistantships by College, Talent Development Center, and Administrative Offices
These are current assistantships. Openings may or may not exist because of students continuing the second year of their programs.
College of Arts and Sciences
All assistantships in this college are 9 month contracts.
| Department | Positions |
| Biology | Teaching (4) |
| Chemistry/Physics | Research (2) |
| English | Research (5) |
| History | Research (2) |
| Math | Teaching (3) |
| Music |
Teaching (3)Admin (1) |
| Speech | Research (1) |
| Theater | Research (1) |
College of Professional and Applied Studies
All assistantships in this college are 9 month contracts except the Dean's Office which is 10 months.
| Department | Positions |
| Agriculture | Research (4) Teaching (1) |
| Dean's Office | Administrative Assistant (1) |
| Business Computer Lab | Teaching (3) |
| Accounting, Finance and Economics | Research (3) |
| MIS | Research (2) |
| Marketing and Management | Research (5) |
| Business Office Programs | Research (1) |
| Computer Science |
Teaching (7) Research (1) |
| CSI Computer Lab | Teaching (1) |
| Regional Business Review | Research (1) |
College of Education and Human Services
All assistantship in this college are 9 month contracts except trainers who are 10 months.
| Department | Position |
| Curriculum and Instruction |
Research (4.5) |
| Horace Mann School | Teaching (7) |
| Education Leadership |
Research (3) |
| Dean's Office | Administrative Assistant (1) |
| Child Development Lab | Research (2) |
| Psychology | Research (5) |
| Health and Physical Education | |
| Physical Education | Teaching (6) |
| Athletics | Teaching (17) |
| Trainers | Trainers (4) |
Talent Development Center
All assistantships are 9 month contracts.
| Area | Positions |
| Tutorial Assistant | Tutor (7.5) |
Graduate Administrative Assistantships
| Area | Positions | Contract Length |
| Graduate Office | 1 | 12 months |
| Career Services | 1 | 12 months |
| Campus Activities (Leadership) | 1 | 9 months |
| Campus Activities (Student Activities Council) | 1 | 9 months |
| Sports Info Office | 1 | 9 months |
| Admissions Office | 3 | 9 months |
| Provost's Office | 1 | 12 months |
| Owens Library | 1 | 12 months |
| President's Office | 1 | 12 months |
| Horace Mann Library | 1 | 11 months |
| Counseling Center | 1 | 9 months |
| Multicultural Office | 1 | 12 months |
| Athletic Success Program | 1 | 9 months |
| Peer Ed/Service Training | 1 | 9 months |
Graduate Assistant Positions Offered
Position availabilty has been updated for fall 2008, as of April 14, 2008.
| Position has been accepted and is no longer avaliable | |
| Position has been offered | |
| Position is avaliable |
College of Arts and Sciences
All assistantships in this college are 9 month contracts.
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Biology
Chemistry/Physics
English
Geology/Geography
Honors Program
History
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Math
Music
Speech
Theatre
Facilities Manager
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College of Professional and Applied Studies
All assistantships in this college are 9 month contracts.
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Agriculture
Dean's Office
Business Computer Lab
Accounting/Finance/Econ
MIS
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Marketing/Management
Business Office Programs
Computer Science
CSI Computer Lab
Regional Business Review
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College of Education and Human Services
Assistantships in this college are 9 month contracts except trainers who are 10 months and others where indicated.
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Cirriculum and Instruction
Horace Mann School
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Educational Leadership
Dean's Office
Child Development Lab
Psychology
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HPERD
Limited to M.S.Ed. Health and PE and M.S. Recreation students.
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Athletics
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Physical Education
Trainers
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Talend Development Center
Assistantships are 9 month contracts except where indicated.
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Tutorial Assistant
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Graduate Administrative Assistantships
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Graduate Office
Career Services
CAPS Leadership
CAPS SAC
Sports Information Office
Admissions Office
Provost's Office
(on loan to Office of Assessment 08-09) Office of Assessment
Owens Library
President's Office
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Horace Mann Library
Counseling Center
Study Abroad Program
Athletic Success Program
Peer Ed/Service Training
Web Team
Geology/Geography
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