Graduate Assistant

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Athens (OH)

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Résumé du poste

OHIO University is seeking a Graduate Assistant in Athens, Ohio to supervise Learning Community Leaders and support the First-Year Seminar program. The GA works under faculty supervision to mentor student leaders and coordinate program activities, including recruitment and training.

The role combines academic duties with administrative support, offering hourly opportunities during breaks and a formal GA stipend through the Office of the Provost.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required.
Graduate student currently enrolled in an Ohio University program.
Strong research, writing, and communication skills are required.

Responsabilités

Supervise approximately 85 student leaders.
Engage LCLs in the seminar curriculum.
Recruit, select and train student leaders.
Support administrative tasks and projects for Learning Community Programs.
Collaborate with faculty and staff on program needs.
Under supervision, support LCL coordinators and senior student roles.

Connaissances

Research

Writing

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Graduate student enrollment

Description du poste

Graduate Assistant

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Business Title: Graduate Assistant

Special Instructions to Applicants: Priority Review will begin January 4, 2027

Posting Number 20161783STD Department Summary: OHIO University Learning Community Programs is seeking one Graduate Assistant (GA). We welcome, connect and support students in their transition(s) to and within OHIO University.

We seek professionals who advance their own knowledge and understanding in how to engage across differences. This commitment is crucial as we support all students on campus. We have a strong commitment to supporting a welcoming culture within the Learning Communities team.

Learning Community Programs supports both a First-Year Seminar course as well as linked courses by college/major for First-Year students. Learning Communities and First-Year Seminars are both high-impact practices as identified by AAC &U. An average of 98% of First-Year students take the elective seminar and learning community courses. OHIO University Bobcats have been in First-Year Learning Communities for over 20 years. It is connected to their major/ academic program, not tied to their residential assignment.

The First-Year Seminar is co‑facilitated by an instructor and a peer called a Learning Community Leader. In and outside of the classroom, the Learning Community Leader (LCL) is charged with facilitating the students’ adjustment to Ohio University. The GA’s primary role is to supervise the LCLs. There is also a senior student role that supports the LCLs and is called an LCL Coordinator. This position is also supervised by the GA. There are a total of 240 LCLs and 8 LCL Coordinators that are supervised by three team members.

Primary Responsibilities

Supervision of an estimated 85 student leaders;
Engage LCLs in the curriculum of the seminar class;
Manage the recruitment, selection, and training of the student leaders;
Support administrative tasks and projects associated with Learning Community Programs.

Job Profile Duties/Essential Functions

Engages with students and contributes to the growth and development of various aspects of the Ohio University experience, including student engagement, student leadership, student conduct, well‑being and recreation, academic success, and campus life.
Responsibilities may include supporting student government, developing student fitness and recreation programs, coordinating student events, providing student academic support, and providing administrative support to departments across the University.
Provides specialized assistance in academic or administrative tasks, leveraging advanced knowledge in a particular subject area.
Supports faculty, researchers, or departments in a variety of ways.
Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise undergraduate students.
Fiscal Responsibilities: May assist in managing small budgets for research projects or departmental activities.
Problem Solving: Handles complex, field-specific problems that require critical thinking and independent analysis.
May require guidance for highly specialized or unfamiliar tasks, but able to handle day‑to‑day challenges independently.
Independence of Action: Works independently on assigned tasks but may consult with faculty or staff for major decisions.
Communication and Collaboration: Regular communication with faculty, supervisors, and peers.
Collaborates with academic and administrative peers, faculty, and staff and participates in meetings or discussions to further research or projects.
May interact with students, colleagues, or clients in academic settings.

Level Summary

Provides specialized assistance in academic or administrative tasks, leveraging advanced knowledge in a particular subject area.
Supports faculty, researchers, or departments in a variety of ways.
Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise undergraduate students.
Fiscal Responsibilities: May assist in managing small budgets for research projects or departmental activities.
Problem Solving: Handles complex, field-specific problems that require critical thinking and independent analysis.
May require guidance for highly specialized or unfamiliar tasks, but able to handle day‑to‑day challenges independently.
Independence of Action: Works independently on assigned tasks but may consult with faculty or staff for major decisions.
Communication and Collaboration: Regular communication with faculty, supervisors, and peers.
Collaborates with academic and administrative peers, faculty, and staff and participates in meetings or discussions to further research or projects.
May interact with students, colleagues, or clients in academic settings.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
Must be a graduate student currently enrolled in an Ohio University academic program.
Must have strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in leadership, engagement, student success programs or initiatives.
Genuine desire to work with First-Year students.
Desire to engage across difference.
Experience in thinking critically to problem solve issues.
Demonstrated ability to balance academics, employment and extracurricular activities.
Enrollment in an OHIO University Master’s or Doctoral program; tuition remission is currently only available to Patton College of Education students (tuition remission from other colleges is considered on a case‑by‑case basis).

Preferred Qualifications (Additional)

Elevated leadership role in a student leader position.
Experience in engaging across difference.
Enrollment in Patton College of Education Master’s or Doctoral College Student Personnel program.

Working Condition/Physical Demands

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Department Provost Office Pay Rate

Graduate assistantship stipend is $13,500 annually
Tuition remission, through select masters / doctoral programs, as allowed.
Hourly work is available during academic breaks including Spring Break, Fall Break, Winter Break, and Summer Break based on demand. The current (2026) hourly rate is $19.16

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Posting Open Date

10/14/2026

Posting End Date

03/01/2027

Job Category

Student Hourly Planning Unit Office of the Provost

Work Schedule

This position has a varied work schedule based on student leader staff meeting times. As a supervisor, you are able to reasonably select the multiple staff meeting times for the semester based on your class schedule. Some weekend hours are required.

Start Date

This GA position begins August 2, 2027, and is paid through hourly compensation. The GA stipend begins August 16, 2027, the week before the start of the first day of class (Fall semester begins August 23, 2027).

Campus

Athens, Ohio

Contact

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Barb Remsburg, remsburg@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type

Part-Time

Job Level

GRADSTUDENT

Job Family

Graduate Student Employee

Job Sub Family

Graduate Assistantship

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