Graduate School- Graduate Assistant

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values

• Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.

CSU's core values

• Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value. The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.

Job Summary

Graduate Assistants will be responsible for assisting the Dean of Research and Graduate Studies and the Graduate School Coordinator with planning and implementing all aspects of the Graduate School.

Responsibilities

• Design and create the weekly Graduate Bulletin;

• Create flyers for the events that the Graduate School organizes;

• Assist with organizing the lunch and learns for graduate students;

• Assist with organizing the research and writing bootcamp

• Gathering faculty presenters¿ workshop titles and photos;

• Creating an agenda that consists of short descriptions of each workshop;

• Creating instructional slides for each workshop;

• Assisting in moderating and recording each workshop;

• Uploading the videos to YouTube;

• Manage presence of Graduate School on social media;

• Attend weekly team meetings of the Graduate School;

• Interviews with graduate faculty, current students and alumnae for faculty and student spotlights (Graduate Impact Series);

• Assist with the Faculty and Graduate Research Conference;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at CSU taking at least six (6) credit hour courses;

• Must be willing to work 19 hours per week;

• Basic computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related programs;

• Proficiency with Social Media;

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and follow through on assigned responsibilities;

• Model appropriate behavior for student leaders and the campus community;

• Ability to work independently as well as on a team;

• Ability to take initiative and offer suggestions and ideas ;

• Knowledge of CSU campus.

Proposed Salary

The position comes with a tuition waiver except for $25, the student pays the other fees. The stipend is $2500 per semester.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;

• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.

• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

• Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.