Graduate Assistant - Nursing Evidence-Based Practice

University of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Mary Black College of Nursing to support undergraduate students in evidence-based practice. This position focuses on aiding students in literature searching, scholarly writing, and project development.

The ideal candidate is a graduate student with strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and previous experience in mentoring or teaching. This part-time role offers 10 hours per week with a flexible schedule based on course needs.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and mentoring abilities.
• Experience with academic research or scholarly project development preferred.
• Familiarity with academic databases and scholarly resources.

Responsibilities

• Support in-class learning activities for NURS U325 students.
• Mentor undergraduate students during their evidence-based practice projects.
• Assist with poster preparation and dissemination activities.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time-management skills

Education

Currently enrolled graduate student

Maintain a 3.0 GPA

Job description

Graduate Assistant - Nursing Evidence-Based Practice

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Mary Black College of Nursing seeks a Graduate Assistant to support undergraduate student learning in NURS U325: Service Learning: Evidence-Based Practice. The Graduate Assistant will assist students with literature searching, evidence appraisal, scholarly writing, evidence synthesis, and evidence-based practice project development. Responsibilities include supporting in-class learning activities, mentoring undergraduate students during project development, assisting with poster preparation and dissemination activities, and collaborating with faculty to promote student success. This position provides valuable experience in higher education, mentorship, scholarly engagement, and academic support.

Responsibilities:

• Support in-class learning activities for NURS U325 students.
• Mentor undergraduate students during their evidence-based practice projects.
• Assist with poster preparation and dissemination activities.
• Collaborate with faculty to promote student success.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled graduate student with at least six graduate credit hours per semester.
• Current graduate students must maintain a 3.0 GPA; newly admitted graduate students must have an undergraduate 2.75 GPA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with undergraduate students in a professional, supportive, and collaborative manner.
• Experience with academic research, literature searching, or scholarly project development preferred.
• Familiarity with academic databases and scholarly resources preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Previous experience in mentoring, tutoring, teaching, leadership, research, scholarly writing, or project development preferred.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and accountability.

Location: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC. Part‑time, 10 hours per week. Flexible schedule based on course needs; attendance during NURS U325 class sessions is required (Tues/Thurs 9:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.).

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.