Graduate Administrative Assistant - Audio Visual Services (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 9,376 - 13,354; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship up to $4,386

Biweekly payroll

Job summary

Jacksonville State University Information Technology seeks a Graduate Assistant to support Classroom & A/V Services. You will assist with setup, operation, and breakdown of AV equipment for campus events and academic functions.

The role emphasizes hands-on AV support, event setup, equipment handling, and inventory management, with biweekly pay and graduate scholarships each semester. Ideal for a motivated, service oriented graduate student seeking hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at JSU.
• Active enrollment in a graduate degree program at JSU during the assistantship.
• New students must be admitted to a degree program.
• Must enroll in 6–9 graduate semester hours as applicable.
• Must meet the minimum GPA requirement for the program.
• Must complete FERPA and Sexual Harassment trainings and other JSU trainings.
• International graduate assistants must be certified to perform duties and receive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup, configuration, and operation of AV equipment for campus events and academic functions.
• Provide on-site AV support during events to ensure systems function properly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic AV equipment issues to ensure smooth event execution.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of event spaces and equipment per requirements.
• Transport AV equipment safely to/from event locations and manage storage.
• Maintain inventory records and organize equipment to meet department needs.
• Provide general classroom and event technology support as assigned.

Education

Graduate student status at JSU

Active enrollment in graduate program

Admitted to degree program (new students)

Enrollment in 6–9 graduate credit hours

Minimum GPA requirement

Compliance with trainings (FERPA, Sexual Harassment)

International student certification for duties

Job description

Department:

Information Technology

Position Summary:

Information Technology is seeking a highly motivated and service-oriented Graduate Assistant to join our Classroom & A/V Services team. As a Graduate Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with AV professionals, gaining hands-on experience while supporting the setup, operation, and breakdown of audio/visual equipment for campus events and academic functions.

This position plays a key role in ensuring events are properly supported, equipment is handled safely, and service expectations are met. If you are passionate about technology, customer service, and event support, and are eager to build a strong foundation for your career, this is the perfect role for you.

Positions will be filled based on individual applicant’s skills, qualification, and departmental needs.

If you choose to apply for employment as a graduate student at JSU, your transcripts and letters of recommendation will be reviewed by personnel from the units who have posted a graduate administrative assistantship position.

Compensation:

Graduate Administrative Assistants are expected to work 20 hours per week during a fall or spring semester, or a full summer term (May, June, and July).

$8.25 per hour with a max of 20 hours per week for a total of 16 weeks.

Student pay is disbursed biweekly and is based on the number of hours worked, students must clock in and clock out for each shift. Biweekly payroll over the course of the term.

In addition to an hourly rate, Graduate Assistantships carry a scholarship each semester up to the max award of $4,386.00. The scholarship award covers the general university fee and tuition. Students are responsible for additional fees such as international, program, and course fees. Students enrolled in specialty priced programs may owe a remaining balance after scholarship award.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Audio/Visual Equipment Support

• Assist in the setup, configuration, and operation of audio/visual equipment for various events, such as conferences, seminars, meetings, and presentations.
• Provide on-site support during events to ensure all AV systems function properly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic AV equipment issues to ensure smooth event execution.

Event Setup & Strike

• Assist with the setup and breakdown of event spaces, including placement and removal of AV equipment.
• Ensure event spaces are properly configured according to event requirements and restored after use.

Equipment Handling & Logistics

• Safely transport AV equipment to and from event locations
• Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and proper storage of equipment.

Inventory and Organization

• Maintain accurate inventory records of AV equipment and related assets.
• Assist in the organization, tracking, and staging of equipment to meet event and departmental needs.

General AV and Technical Support

• Assist full-time staff with basic classroom and event technology support tasks as assigned.

Graduate Assistantship Qualifications:

• Must be classified as a degree-seeking graduate student at JSU.
• Must be actively enrolled in a graduate degree program at JSU during the assistantship semester.
• If a new student, must be admitted to a degree program.
• Must be actively enrolled in required coursework towards the degree. The Graduate Assistantship will not pay for courses that are not in the degree program plan of study/checklist.

Note: If a student is classified as a graduate student and is required to take undergraduate courses for the graduate degree (foundation courses, undergraduate deficiency courses, etc.), the Graduate Assistantship will only pay for these courses if they are documented as required courses via memo from the student’s advisor to the Director of Graduate Studies.

• Must hold the minimum required GPA for the student’s enrolled degree program.
• During the assistantship semester, must be enrolled at JSU in six to nine (6-9) graduate semester hours in a fall or spring semester or six to nine (6-9) graduate semester hours in a full summer term. (Full summer term = May, June, and July). An exception to this requirement may be made by the Director of Graduate Studies, under the following circumstances:
  • If a student is classified as a graduate student and is required to take undergraduate courses for a graduate degree (foundation courses, undergraduate deficiency courses, etc.). The Graduate Assistantship will only pay for these courses if they are documented as required courses via memo from the student’s advisor to the Director of Graduate Studies.
  • If a student has made satisfactory progress toward obtaining the graduate degree and needs fewer than six (6) graduate semester hours available to complete the degree, the student may be considered for an assistantship.
  • If a student will hold a Graduate Teaching Assistantship during a summer term, the student may be allowed to enroll in fewer than six (6) graduate hours to be considered for the assistantship, as long as the courses are required for the degree.
• Must not be holding another campus job.
• A graduate assistant is prohibited from accepting, receiving, or being credited for other forms of tuition scholarships or waivers from the University. Scholarships from sources outside of the University and the JSU employee benefit of tuition assistance will both be permitted.
• If the student has previously held a Graduate Assistantship position at JSU, the student must have fulfilled all duties and complied with all policies to be considered for another Graduate Assistantship.
• It is preferred that a Graduate Teaching Assistant not teach and take a class during the same summer term. Any student wanting to teach and take a class in the same summer term must be granted permission by his/her advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies prior to enrolling in the course. Requests should be sent via e-mail.
• It should be noted that the graduate assistantship tuition scholarship may affect the amount of federal financial aid for which students are eligible. The graduate assistant will be responsible for determining if there is any impact on eligibility of other financial aid programs.
• Must complete FERPA training, Sexual Harassment training, and other training as required through JSU.
• International graduate assistantships must be certified by the Director of the International House and Programs to perform duties and receive compensation.

Notice Regarding International Students:

• All International Students must be in a valid immigration status.
• Please visit the International Programs website for additional information: http://www.jsu.edu/international/index.html
• Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following:

a. Passport from their respective country.

b. F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.

c. U.S. Customs Form I-94.

d. Official photo identification.

e. Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript

Clery Notice:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-act the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: http://jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.