(GA) Graduate Assistant - Political Science 2026 - 2027

East Stroudsburg University; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) invites applications for a Graduate Assistant position within the Political Science/MA Program. The role involves assisting faculty and students, tutoring undergraduates, and supporting survey design and data analysis.

The GA duties include classroom support, library research, forum setup, and occasional presentations, with a pay rate of $8.34 per hour for 10 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Acceptance to MA in Political Science program or MS in Management and Leadership program (Public Administration and Policy concentration).
• Attention to details.
• Excellent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Tutor undergraduate students taking political science general education courses.
• Tutor students using computerized data and statistical analysis.
• Assist with constructing, conducting, and analyzing surveys.
• Assist with library search.
• Assist with set-up and conduct of special forums.
• Assist with Eurosim preparation.
• Assist with study-aboard programs.
• Assist with the development, administration, and evaluation of course materials.
• Show videos and operate audio-visual equipment.
• Provide occasional presentations in courses under the supervision of faculty.

Skills

Attention to details

Excellent work ethic

Education

MA in Political Science

MS in Management and Leadership (Public Administration and Policy)

Job description

Type of Position:

Graduate Assistant with the Political Science/MA Program working 10 hours per week/150 hours per semester.

Pay Rate:

$8.34 per hour

Job Summary:

Collaborate and assist the Political Science/MA Program department.

Responsibilities:

• Tutor undergraduate students taking political science general education courses.
• Tutor students using computerized data and statistical analysis.
• Assist with constructing, conducting, and analyzing surveys.
• Assist with library search.
• Assist with set-up and conduct of special forums.
• Assist with Eurosim preparation.
• Assist with study-aboard programs.
• Assist with the development, administration, and evaluation of course materials.
• Show videos and operate audio-visual equipment.
• Provide occasional presentations in courses under the supervision of faculty.

Required Qualifications:

• Acceptance to M.A. in Political Science program or M.S. in Management and Leadership program (Public Administration and Policy concentration).
• Attention to details.
• Excellent work ethic.

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About ESU:

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania in the scenic Pocono Mountains and adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Founded in 1893, ESU is one of 14 university members of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and has a current enrollment of 6,742. The University offers 55 undergraduate degree programs and 22 graduate degree programs and one doctoral program, the university is poised for continued growth. The surrounding community offers options for suburban, small city, or country living all within a less than two-hour drive to both New York City and Philadelphia.