2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - Communication Studies

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES FOUNDATION; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 38 033 - 67 763; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES FOUNDATION is seeking a Graduate Assistant in Communication Studies. This role offers students an opportunity to assist faculty with research, grading, and providing instructional support.

Ideal candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program and demonstrate good research skills along with a commitment to a diverse academic environment. The position allows for up to 20 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Degree-seeking graduate student in the Department of Communication Studies.
• Good academic standing and enrollment in courses towards the degree.
• Ability to interact with a diverse academic environment.

Responsabilités

• Provide professional non‑teaching assistance to faculty members.
• Assist with research and preparation of course materials.
• Participate in the evaluation of students’ work.

Connaissances

Research skills

Writing proficiency

Educational technology

Mentoring

Formation

Currently enrolled in a Cal State LA graduate degree program

Admissions to the Master Program in Communication Studies

Description du poste

2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - Communication Studies

Job no: 558720

Work type: Graduate Assistant

Location: Los Angeles

Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time

College: Arts and Letters

Position Title: 2026-27 Graduate Assistant – Communication Studies

Department of Communication Studies

The Department of Communication Studies seeks graduate students as applicants for Graduate Assistant.

Anticipated Appointment Dates: This position is open until filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified.

• Summer 5W1 May 26, 2026 – July 2, 2026
• Summer 5W2 July 6, 2026 – August 12, 2026
• Fall 2026: August 21, 2026 – December 23, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 21, 2027– May 29, 2027

Hours/Units per week: Students can work up to 20 hours per week during the semester.

Job Duties

May include the following but will be dependent upon the specific area to which the Graduate Assistant will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty supervisor.

Under the general supervision of the faculty member, the Graduate Assistant will:

• Provide professional non‑teaching assistance to faculty member
• Provide research assistance and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study
• Assist with handling or training other students in the use of equipment or other resources
• Assist faculty with research and preparation of course materials
• Participate in evaluation of students’ work

Instructional support includes, but is not limited to, proctoring and grading examinations, recording grades, conducting small discussion groups and/or meeting individually with students in scheduled office hours to clarify course material for students enrolled in large lecture courses, and other related tasks.

Program‑level support includes, but is not limited to, assisting faculty with research, editorial and administrative work associated with the DTLA Communication Studies Completion BA program, the Lancaster Prison Program / Prison Graduation Initiative, and the production of Colloquy, the academic journal of the Department of Communication Studies.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree‑seeking graduate student in the Department of Communication Studies. Graduate Assistant must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a Cal State LA graduate degree program. The successful applicant will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. For subsequent appointment, evidence of satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree is required.

• Admissions to the Master Program in the Department of Communication Studies, in good academic standing
• Enrollment in course(s) for the semester toward the degree
• Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students
• Demonstrate commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

Good research skills, writing proficiency, agility in using educational technology, and an ability to mentor undergraduate students, are preferred. Understanding of quantitative, qualitative, or rhetorical theories and research methods, as appropriate to the content of the assigned class, is also preferred.

Salary

Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary schedule information for a Graduate Assistant—monthly: 12‑month Classification is available based on the following ranges: per salary schedule 7/1/2024.

Salary Range: $3,408 - $6,072

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Los Angeles provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. California State University, Los Angeles complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. California State University, Los Angeles is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At California State University, Los Angeles, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer

Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to complete the employment process and perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.