Graduate Assistantships in Undergraduate Studies

Reports to:    

John Ophus (john.ophus@uni.edu)
Interim Executive Director, Undergraduate Studies 
264 Rod Library
319-273-2633

Terms of Employment:

• For the Fall semester 20/10 hours per week, beginning August 26, 2024 and ending December 20, 2024 (dates might vary upon approval of the academic calendar).
• For the Spring semester 20/10 hours per week, beginning January 21, 2025 and ending May 16, 2025 (dates might vary upon approval of the academic calendar).

Compensation:

• Graduate Assistantship stipend is $3,000 for a half-time appointment (10 hours per week) and $6,000 for full-time (20 hours per week) per semester. Stipend is prorated depending on start date.
• Graduate Assistants and their spouses may qualify for in-state tuition.
• Graduate Assistants may receive University holidays and do not work during the interims between semesters.
• For more information regarding Graduate Assistantship procedures review https://grad.uni.edu/faq-grad-assistantship-tuition-scholarship.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Office of Undergraduate Studies has several graduate assistant positions. Specific job duties are assigned in one or more of the following areas: teaching, learning, and/or outreach. Efforts are made to assign graduate assistants to the area that best aligns with their skill set, disposition, and graduate plan of study. Undergraduate Studies Graduate Assistants may be assigned to one or more of the following: 

• Teaching and course development
• Peer educator training, supervision, mentoring, and evaluation (TLC tutors, Academic Coaches, PLUS leaders, Peer Mentors, Success Coaches, etc)
• TLC/UgS promotion and outreach 
• Workshop facilitation
• Student success program development
• Research, assessment, and data collection
• Website development and/or maintenance
• Outreach to at-risk students
• Class presentations
• Other duties as assigned

General Qualifications:

• Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student in a UNI's residential graduate program. 
• Be regularly admitted without provisions to degree status in an eligible graduate degree program.  
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. First semester graduate students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75.
• Have an official transcript on file in the Office of Admissions and be fully declared in their graduate major.
• Must meet UNI's HRS employment eligibility.
• See detailed eligibility on https://grad.uni.edu/faq-grad-assistantship-tuition-scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong computer skills: Google Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, video streaming
• Demonstrates ability to learn and apply new technology
• Demonstrates problem solving abilities

Application Process and Deadline:

To apply, submit the Assistantship application form. Attach: resume, 3 letters or recommendation (optional), 3 references (optional), a cover letter (optional), class schedule (optional). The contact receiving your submission is Alicia Janssen (alicia.janssen@uni.edu).

Incomplete application packages and/or applications with spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.