Graduate Assistant 9 Mo

Henderson State University; Arkadelphia (AR); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Henderson State University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to provide administrative and project support to the Finance and Student Accounts departments. The role targets a detail‑oriented graduate student and offers exposure to higher education finance, data management, and process improvement.

The GA duties include assisting with administrative tasks, departmental reporting, and special projects. A maximum time limit of multiple semesters applies, with an expectation of confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Graduate students must be accepted into the Graduate School.
• GPA of 3.0 on graduate work required for eligibility.
• Minimum six graduate credit hours per regular semester for GAs.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Finance and Student Accounts departments.
• Assist with projects related to student accounts, billing, payments, and reporting.
• Support data management, reconciliation, and process documentation.
• Help prepare and organize departmental materials and reports.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve student experience.
• Participate in data analysis and system cleanup initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Excel

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

Graduate School acceptance

GPA 3.0 (graduate work)

Enrollment in graduate program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please note:

all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

In order to become eligible for Graduate Assistantship positions, students must be accepted fully into the Graduate School at Henderson State University. In order to be considered for positions, students must complete the Graduate Assistantship application and submit it to the office of the Graduate School.

Please note:

Allpostings close at 12 A.M. CST on theclosing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will provide administrative and project-based support to the Finance and Student Accounts departments. This position is designed for a detail-oriented graduate student interested in gaining practical experience in higher education finance, student account administration, data management, and process improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Finance with administrative and operational tasks.
• Support special projects related to student accounts, billing, payments, financial processes, and departmental reporting.
• Assist with reconciliation, data entry, account research, and documentation as assigned.
• Assist with preparing, updating, and organizing departmental materials, forms, spreadsheets, reports, and other resources.
• Help identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes and improve the student experience.
• Participate in special projects involving data analysis, process documentation, system cleanup, and other Finance or Student Accounts initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality when working with student financial and institutional information.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Required:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with staff.

Preferred:

• Previous experience with finance, accounting, business administration, data management, or higher education administration.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, or student information systems.
• Familiarity with financial or accounting concepts.

General Days/Hours:

Graduate Assistants are expected to work an average of 20 hours a week.

Other:

The Master and Specialist assistantships will have a maximum time limit of five semesters. An exception is made for students admitted based on a Bachelor's Degree rather than a Master's Degree to the Ed.S. in Psychology and Counseling; these students will have a maximum time limit of eight semesters. Doctoral assistantships will have a maximum time limit of eight semesters. Two summer terms of five weeks each will count as one semester in all programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate Students must have applied and have been accepted to the Graduate School and hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on graduate work in order to be eligible for a Graduate Assistant position.

Master and Specialist GAs must complete a minimum of six hours of graduate credit during a regular semester. Their total credit hours (graduate and undergraduate) cannot exceed 12. Three graduate credit hours are required in the combined summer terms in order to hold a GA position in any summer term. Total summer credit hours may not exceed seven per summer term.

Doctoral GAs are required to take a minimum of nine credit hours during the regular semester and three credit hours during each summer term an assistantship is held. ASU's system currently does not update to reflect the full-time status of GAs who meet these registration requirements. Please contact Human Resources if validation of full-time status is needed.

If you have any questions concerning these positions, please contact the office of the Graduate School at [e-mail] or by phone at 870-230-5126.