Graduate Assistant Electrical Engineering (ECE) AY26-27

Gannon University; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Gannon University in Erie, PA invites applications for a Graduate Assistant position in Electrical & Cyber Engineering. The GA will support outreach and recruitment efforts, developing technology-based platforms and conducting activities under supervision.

The appointment is for an academic year (fall and spring) with potential continuation in 27/SP based on performance. Part-time schedule with lab hours and mutually agreed timing.

Qualifications

• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Hands-on and working knowledge for the work in laboratory settings, utilizing electronic devices, software tools, and Windows and Linux operating systems
• Quick learner; be able to deliver.

Responsibilities

• Develop technology-based outreach platforms and prepare & conduct outreach activities under ECE chairperson’s supervision.
• Assist in developing outreach platforms and activities to improve ECE’s recruitment capabilities.
• Present outcomes of your experience at Celebrate Gannon and/or other venues determined by the college.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Laboratory work

Networking

Linux

Windows

Software tools

Hands-on

Quick learner

Tools

Linux OS

Windows OS

Networking basics

Job description

Graduate Assistant Electrical Engineering (ECE) AY26-27

Posting Summary

Position Title

Position Title Graduate Assistant Electrical Engineering (ECE) AY26-27

Posting Number

Posting Number AS1166P

Subdivision

Subdivision School of Engineering and Computing

Division

Division Col. of Engineering & Business

Department

Department Electrical & Cyber Engineering

Location

Location Erie, Pa

Position Summary

The ECE department is soliciting applications for a Graduate Assistant position in the fields of electrical engineering. This GA will support ECE’s efforts to improve ECE’s outreach & recruitment capabilities, and outcomes of outreach & recruitment activities. Duties will include, but not be limited to, assist in developing technology-based outreach platforms and preparing & conducting outreach activities under ECE chairperson’s supervision.

This appointment is for an academic year (fall and spring) but continuation in 27/SP will be subject to performance evaluation in the end of 26/FA semester.

Career Readiness Learning Objectives ( NACE )

• Communication – Be able to clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with the faculty supervisor and any others working on the assigned project.
• Critical Thinking – Be able to identify technical issues, as applicable, arising from project activities and come up with feasible approaches to addressing those issues.

Dissemination of Results

Present the outcomes of your experience at Celebrate Gannon and/or other venues determined by the college.

Required Qualifications

• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Hands-on and working knowledge for the work in laboratory settings, utilizing electronic devices, software tools, and Windows and Linux operating systems
• Quick learner; be able to deliver

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical and computer engineering.
• Hands-on experience in computer networking
• Proficiency and hand-on experience in Linux operating systems

Physical Demands

Typical physical work in ECE lab settings and applicable field testing and/or operation

Exempt Status

Exempt Status Non-Exempt

Position Classification

Position Classification Professional

Position Type

Position Type GA (Research, Teaching, Athletic Training)

Employment Status

Employment Status Part-Time

Position Length 9M

Hours per Week 10

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Lab Hours - Depending on mutually-agreed schedule

Shift

Shift 1st

Erie, Pennsylvania Campus

109 University Square

Erie, Pennsylvania 16541

1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7000

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105 Commercial Center Dr.

Ruskin, Florida 33573

1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7000