Graduate Assistant - Computer Science & Information Technology

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

EKU Careers seeks a Graduate Assistant in Computer Science & Information Technology at Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond Campus. The role supports computer labs, assists in classes, and tutors undergraduates while grading programming assignments.

The position is part-time (less than 20 hours/week) with no benefits, and is intended for current graduate students enrolled at EKU. The term includes Fall 2026 and may require background checks in line with university policy.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a Graduate student at EKU.

Responsibilities

• Maintain computer labs and assist in-class.
• Provide tutoring to undergraduate students.
• Grade course assignments related to computer concepts and programming.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Programming experience

Education

Enrollment in a graduate program

Job description

Title: Graduate Assistant - Computer Science & Information Technology

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Additional Schedule Details:Fall 2026

Contact Person: Lan Kong

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Graduate teaching assistants assist in maintaining computer labs, provide in-class assistance and tutoring to undergraduate students, and grade course assignments related to computer concepts and/or programming.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Must be enrolled as a Graduate student at EKU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in a graduate program in a related field at EKU
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience in computer programming

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.