Graduate Assistant

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 5,700 - 8,500; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Fall 2026 at the Richmond Campus. The successful candidate will assist faculty and department staff with various tasks, engage in research, and support library searches, data collection and data entry.

Occasional conference attendance and support are expected; minimal teaching duties may be included. Preference is given to Graduate Students enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration program.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in EKU's Graduate School.
• Preference will be given to Graduate Students enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty and department staff with various tasks, including research.
• Assist with library searches, data collection and data entry.
• Attend and provide support to faculty and staff at conferences and events as needed.
• Minimal teaching duties may be included as part of the work required.

Skills

Research assistance

Data collection

Data entry

Conference support

Education

Enrolled in EKU's Graduate School

Tools

Library databases

Job description

Title: Graduate Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 39R000 - Office of Graduate Studies

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Hours Per Week: 20

Additional Schedule Details: Fall 2026

Contact Person: Patrick Puckett

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Government is hiring a Graduate Assistant for Fall 2026. The successful applicant will have the following duties: assisting faculty and department staff with various tasks (minimal teaching duties may be included as part of the work required); working with faculty on research; assist with library searches, data collection and data entry; attend and provide support to faculty and staff at various conferences and events as needed.

Preference will be given to Graduate Students enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration graduate program.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Must be enrolled in EKU's Graduate School

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

Advertised: 23 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time