A graduate assistantship is a student employment opportunity for graduate students. These opportunities offer academic/practical work experience while you pursue your graduate degree. Graduate Assistants work a set number of hours per week and, in return, receive a tuition waiver.
Each assistantship has its own unique job description and duties as assigned by the department or supervisor.
Graduate Assistant Positions
- Graduate Assistant for Community Values
Graduate Assistant will work 20 hours a week.
Scope of work:
To assist the Community Values office with advising the Student Government Association, planning events to serve commuter students, and assist with low-level student conduct cases. Assistance is needed in the Community Values office to ensure the Director can devote the needed attention and time to their current responsibilities. This added help will ensure the office’s ability to continue to operate efficiently.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Co-advising SGA, including attending SGA meetings, attending and supervising events, and assisting SGA with campus wide initiatives.
- Observe and lead some initial student conduct process meetings for low level code of conduct violations. Low-level is defined as cases that would not lead to a likely outcome above Probation 1.
- Plan events directed towards Commuter students like Commuter appreciation day, Commuter socials, etc.
- Assist the Director in creating marketing materials and social media posts for various Community Values events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Contact Information for inquiries about the position:
Daniel Francis, M.Ed.
Director of Community Values
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Office: Dobson 201
864.488.4543 (Office)
GA ApplicationLimestone University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Limestone University makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. - Graduate Assistant for the Office of Admissions
Job Summary: General responsibilities for the position include the following:
- Conducting prospective student information sessions to groups of visitors.
- Data entry.
- Represent Limestone University at high school fairs and application events.
- Work as part of the Admissions team to schedule and organize group visits.
- Work as part of the Admissions team to coordinate and organize special events.
- Conduct campus tours when required.
- Direct involvement in selected projects.
- Monitor Social Media.
- Work with Directors on Marketing Campaigns.
- Manage Student Inquiry Tracker system.
- Assist in selection and training of Student Ambassadors
Qualifications:
The applicant must be a Limestone University Graduate program student with excellent oral, written, and personal communication skills. Additionally, the applicant must have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel programs. Social Media experience a plus. Problem solving ability, creativity, and understanding confidentiality with a strong work ethic are essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with admission professionals and gain valuable experience in group presentation, project coordination, and management.
The above is intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to their job but are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.
Contact Information for inquiries about the GA position:
Chris Phenicie
Vice President of Enrollment Services
Limestone University
P (864) 488-4549 | F (864) 488-8206
GA ApplicationLimestone University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Limestone University makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. - Graduate Assistant for Residence Life & Housing
Graduate Assistant will work 25-30 hours a week that may include a mix of day and evening hours.
Scope of work:
The Graduate Assistant Resident Director (RD) shares responsibility in the operation of campus housing and supervision of a Resident Assistant Staff. This position requires the RD to reside in a University-provided on-campus apartment throughout their employment. A meal plan is also provided during the fall & spring semesters.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision, support, and assistance to an undergraduate staff of Resident Assistants.
- Uphold and support Limestone University policies.
- Serve in a year-round on-call rotation to provide support to the residential population. Duty expectations over holiday breaks will be split among Residence Life Staff.
- Work collaboratively with Campus Safety, the Office of Community Values, the Sib Collins Counseling Center, and other campus resources.
- Respond to emergency situations and lead/assist as needed.
- Complete crisis and on-call reporting paperwork.
- Mediate roommate conflicts and coordinate resolutions.
- Become familiar with a variety of campus resources, organizations, and services to expedite appropriate student referrals.
- Maintain a high level of visibility within campus housing and among residential students.
- Advise and mentor students on academic, personal, and social issues.
- Provide oversight and hands-on leadership during the opening and closing of campus housing.
- Conduct Health & Safety Inspections as scheduled.
- Report maintenance and/or housekeeping concerns via Maximo.
- Facilitate pre-break room checks.
- Assist with fire drills as scheduled.
- Assist with summer camp / conference housing operations.
- Assist with Summer Orientation (i.e. leading campus housing tours and making student ID cards).
- Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Contact Information for inquiries about the position:
Jessica Goins
Director of Residence Life & Housing
864.488-4590 (Office)
GA ApplicationLimestone University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Limestone University makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. - Graduate Assistant for Center for Career and Professional Development
Graduate Assistant will work 20 hours a week.
Scope of work:
To assist the Center for Career and Professional Development with providing career planning guidance to current students and alumni. See job description for more detailed information on daily tasks. Assistance is needed in the Center to ensure the Director can devote the needed attention and time to her current responsibilities. With this currently being a department of one, this added help will ensure the Career Center continues to operate efficiently and that our services and offerings continue to grow.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Meet one-on-one with current Limestone students and alumni aiding with resume writing, interview preparation and job search strategies
- Maintain database for job and internship postings
- Promote career services and events through social media
- Communicate in person, email, on the telephone, and through mailings with current students, faculty/staff, alumni and employer partners.
- Responding to phone calls and emails while Director is out of the office to ensure office is always covered during office hours.
- Other duties as assigned.
How would this experience develop me professionally?
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Project Management
• Technology Management
• Written and Oral Communication
Contact Information for inquiries about the position:
Lindsay Bartholomew
Director of Career and Professional Development
864.488.4557 (Office)
GA ApplicationLimestone University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Limestone University makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. - Graduate Assistant for College of Education and Health Professions
Graduate Assistant will work 20 hours a week that may include evening hours.
Scope of work:
To assist the College with providing guidance to prospective students, current students, and staff. See job description for more detailed information on daily tasks. Assistance is needed in the College to ensure the Directors and Department Chairs can devote the needed attention and time to their current responsibilities. This added help will ensure the programs continue to operate efficiently to ensure the programs continue to grow.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Contact all new inquires to provide information about programs.
- Continue to follow up the inquires through all means of communication.
- Promote undergraduate and graduate programs on campus at recruiting events and attending day classes.
- Communicate in person, email, on the telephone, and through mailings with potential, current students, and alumni.
- Assist with working events and meetings for the College and Departments, where practical.
- Assist Dean, Directors, and Department Chairs with filing and organizing.
- Answering phones while Dean is out of the office.
- Make evening calls one day a week during the evening hours to increase contact communication with potential students who work or attend school during the day.
- Assist Dean in daily activities such as student advising preparation, social media posts, meeting preparation, and scheduling.
- Other duties as assigned.
Contact Information for inquiries about the position:
Dr. Shelly Meyers
864-488-8207
GA ApplicationLimestone University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Limestone University makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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