Graduate Assistant - School of Business & Technology

Position to start August 2026. Open until filled.

Occupational Summary:
The School of Business & Technology graduate assistant will play a pivotal role in organizing and promoting the school events, ensuring they run smoothly and reach a wide audience. In addition to these responsibilities, the graduate assistant will manage routine office tasks with precision and efficiency, contributing to the overall productivity of our department. Their proactive engagement with faculty members will foster a collaborative and dynamic environment, further enhancing our academic community.
Work Performed:
Examples of such projects include:

1. Event planning, promotion, and coordination.
2. Digital media strategy and management.
3. Community relationship development.
4. Workflow analysis and optimization: Identify, develop, and implement efficiency measures.

1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. Must be accepted and enrolled full time (at least six (6) credit hours per semester) in a Master’s degree program during the academic year (fall and spring semester) preferably Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis preferred).
5. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
7. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
8. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

1. This is a 12-month position with a contract that requires annual renewal.
2. Monthly stipend of $250.00 throughout the yearly contract.
3. University housing is not provided for Graduate Assistants; however, they may coordinate with the Director of Residence Life to explore availability if housing is not at full capacity.
4. Graduate Assistants will be provided with the 120-day meal plan option, which may be subject to tax implications. Meals are available only when the dining hall is open for traditional students.
5. Eligible for fall, spring, and summer tuition waiver. The student is responsible for payment of books, general fees, parking, and living expenses. Must follow tuition waiver policy and submittal deadlines. 
6. Note: Certain benefits associated with this position (including tuition waivers, stipends, housing, and meal plans) may be treated as taxable income under IRS guidelines. Tax treatment varies by individual circumstance; the student is responsible for any applicable taxes.

1. Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
2. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.

1. Graduate Assistant for the School of Business & Technology may not hold other full-time employment.  Other part-time employment in or outside the University must receive prior approval from the Director of Human Resources. 
2. Tuition remission scholarships are dependent upon enrollment in the course(s) by regular, tuition-paying students. The university reserves the right to move classes from the face-to-face modality to the online modality to ensure a reasonable minimum class size is met, at the sole discretion of the university. Tuition remission scholarships do not guarantee that any course will be available in any given modality, depending upon enrollment. If space is limited in any class, persons using any tuition benefit scholarships may be enrolled in the order in which they registered for the class.
3. As a condition for retention in the role, the Graduate Assistant must remain in good academic standing, which is a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
4. A criminal background check will be performed before the employment offer.